In this activity, you will apply your understanding of the various treatment approaches to a particular scenario.You will be expected to build on each posting, citing academic research supporting your post.
Review the following website as well as the class readings:
Websites:
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. (1999). Chapter 4—Twelve-Step-Based Programs. In Treatment of Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders. Rockville (MD): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (U.S.). (Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series, No. 32.) Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK64351/
Review the following scenario:
Tom is a 33-year-old, single male. He was in a significant relationship for three years, but it ended about six months ago. He is a shy, reserved individual who has difficulty meeting new people. He has turned to the internet and has begun to frequent chat rooms on a regular basis. There are times when he spends all evening into the early morning on these sites. He has had difficulty getting up for work and, on occasion, has had to leave work early due to fatigue. However, when he gets home and sees his computer, he goes back to the chat rooms. He is beginning to become aware that this is fast becoming a problem for him.
After reviewing the module notes, the suggested readings, and the scenario, answer the following questions:
What model of treatment do you think is most appropriate for Tom, given the information you have?
Discuss the disease or abstinence model versus the harm reduction model using Tom’s situation as an example.
What are the pros and cons of using each type of model?
What therapies might show promise (Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Contingency Management, Psychotherapy, Medication, etc.) for Tom?
