ADEBAMBO ADEYIGA SOWK 643 MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

ADEBAMBO ADEYIGA SOWK 643 MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY.

SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER.

OPERATIONAL DEFINITION. recurrent use of alcohol and/or drugs causing clinically significant impairment, Based on the evidence of impaired control, social impairment and risky use which contributes to health problems, disability, and failure to meet major responsibilities at work, school, or home ..

PREVALENCE AMONG URBAN YOUTH POPULATION. Substance abuse disorder is a highly prevalent disorder among young people who use drugs in urban areas. 3.8% of all adults above 18 have a substance use disorder National statistics indicate that 24% of illegal drug users have a drug disorder It is most prevalent among people between 18 and 25 years of age at 39% 50% of teenagers have abused a drug at least once Illegal drug use increased by 60% among 8 th graders between 2016 and 2020.

PREVALENCE AT STATE LEVEL. 18 to 25 year olds in Maryland are 7.96% more likely to use drugs compared to the average national drug use levels 3.10% of all teenagers in Maryland are diagnosed with illegal drug use disorder every year.

Prevalence in Baltimore. 8.9% of people above the age of 12 have a form of substance use disorder Baltimore has a 14.3% substance abuse rate Higher than substance use rates in Maryland Highlights prevalence of substance abuse among urban youth population in Baltimore.

Long Term and Short term Goals. Reducing substance abuse and illegal drug use Lower opioid and alcohol use.

Long Term and Short term Goals. Reducing the severity of relapse Maintain sobriety for 6 months after abstinence.

Long Term and Short term Goals. Enabling drug users to maximize life functions Reinforce client autonomy and develop new skills through focus on recovery strategy.

Long Term and Short term Goals. Achieving a substance-free life Reduce drug use through group counseling group counseling emphasizes the interpersonal approach, which assists clients to resolve problems and avoid harmful substance addiction lifestyle..

Interventions. Cognitive behavioral Therapy finding strategies that support an individual’s change or alter the behavior that triggers them to use it encourages the clients to put more emphasis on their concrete needs in the treatment process Useful in changing the belief and thinking patterns , alter relapse triggers, and support behavior change ..

Interventions. Clinical Counseling Clients may also have limited support systems due to their personal history or as the result of their addiction impacting close relationships. Clinical counseling provides clients with the means to be and feel heard without judgment as they work toward recovery ..

Interventions. Connecting Clients to Helpful Educational Resources Social workers also work within many systems and serve as liaisons to connect clients with resources. Clients in poverty, who need help meeting basic needs, may be referred to food banks, homeless shelters, or human services programs ..

PERSONAL THOUGHTS. It is important to provide clients with assistance that is tailored to their needs through the careful use of clinical counseling Gaining the trust of clients to enable me provide them with the right resources and support system throughout the recovery process It is important to reinforce and build client autonomy and confidence so that they remain in control of their recovery with guided assistance.

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