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Based on what you have learned about available community resources in Wayne County, New York, and based upon your work with Mr. Potts, prepare a report to Supervisor Rexford that identifies at least 3 community resources (these can be any combination of treatment, prevention, education, etc.) that you believe would be an appropriate referral for Mr. Potts. For each community resource you identify, address the following:

  • Why do you believe it to be an appropriate referral for Mr. Potts specifically?
  • What do you believe Mr. Potts will get out of the referral to this resource?
  • What is your goal for Mr. Potts in terms of referring Mr. Potts to this resource?
  • Rank each of the 3 resources to which you referred Mr. Potts, from most needed to least needed.
  • You should also address whether you believe this community lacks any resources for Mr. Potts to which you would have made a referral if it existed in this county.

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Here are available wayne county resources to choose from:

There is the Dick Van Dyke Alcoholism Treatment Center, which serves many counties, including Wayne. The center is located in Ovid, New York.There is the Finger Lakes Addiction Counseling and Referral Agency (FLACRA), which provides crisis centers, outpatient treatment for adults and adolescents, and a halfway house. There is a center in Newark, New York, which is located in Wayne County. There are also other centers in surrounding counties operated by FLACRA.The Clifton Springs Hospital Addictions Recovery Center has a program in Wayne County. Hannick Hall is a residential treatment program for women with alcohol/substance abuse problems located in Newark, New York and is run by the Catholic Family Center Restart Substance Abuse Center. There is also the Wayne County Substance Abuse Counseling Program located in Lyons, New York.Wayne Behavioral Health Network runs a program called the Wayne Substance Abuse Services program.A program in Geneva, New York called the Chemical Dependency Detoxification Program serves Wayne County residents and is operated by Geneva Regional Health System.There are 12-step programs including Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, and Alateen groups in Wayne County as well as a Narcotics Anonymous Chapter.With regard to prevention and education, there is the Delphi Drug Abuse Center, which has a program for Wayne County youth in the form of prevention counseling services.The Council on Alcoholism & Other Chemical Dependencies of the Finger Lakes has a prevention, education, information, and referral program for Wayne County.

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Running Head: ALCOHOL ABUSE 1 Alcohol Abuse Institutional Affiliation Date ALCOHOL ABUSE 2 In light of the facts which have been provided revolving around Mr. Potts and his usage of alcohol, it is highly evident that his use of alcohol which has been quite frequently cab be classified as abuse. Alcohol abuse will involve a pattern where the person will take a drink to the extent that it may be harmful to their health and their interpersonal relationships. The features which will be seen when there is an abuse of alcohol will be failing when it comes to fulfilling specific responsibilities at home and drinking even when the situations are dangerous (Schuckit, 2006). Mr. Potts is the owner of a chain of retail stores however his drinking is classified as abuse since there is a pattern of him drinking to the extent that it may harm his health. He drinks frequently and has failed to fulfill his responsibility as a father. Additionally, he is under the influence of alcohol when he drives from the restaurants or bars to back home. Substance use disorder as portrayed in DSM-V will be the disorders which will arise from the use of the ten classes of drugs that have been listed in the DSM-V. The use of alcohol will also result in substance abuse disorder (O'brien, 2011). There are several criteria which have to be met for a person's behavior to reflect the disorder. One such criterion which can be seen in Mr. Potts behavior will be taking the substance in large amounts. From the facts presented, Mr. Potts will always be under the influence of alcohol when driving and will partake in drunken rages. The other criterion which has been met will include spending a lot of time get using the substance since he drinks alcohol after work until the store closes. Other standards which have been met will be failing to fulfill his responsibilities at home because of drinking alcohol, using despite the problems which arise that affect the interpersonal relationship and using the substance frequently when it's a danger to them (O'brien, 2011). ALCOHOL ABUSE 3 Maternal inheritance or the genetic makeup of a person will be a role in alcohol abuse. The genetic makeup of a person may lead a person to be predisposed when it comes to alcohol which will lead to addiction of the substance. A person may have inherited the genes which will lead them to be susceptible to alcohol (Bohman, 1981). However, the role played by inheritance will be quite minor since the environmental factors such as stress, or work or unhealthy relationships will lead the person to take alcohol. Heredity does not play a significant role when it comes to Mr. Potts and his alcoholism problem. There are no facts which have been presented to show that he is susceptible to alcohol because of his genetic makeup hence he will solely be responsible for his actions (Sigvardsson, 1981). The environmental factors in his case matter a lot since his intake of the substance will be based on peer pressure which is provided by the fact that he goes out to drink after work with his partners. ALCOHOL ABUSE 4 References Cloninger, C. R., Bohman, M., & Sigvardsson, S. (1981). Inheritance of alcohol abuse. Arch Gen Psychiatry, 38(8), 861. O'brien, C. (2011). Addiction and dependence in DSM‐V. Addiction, 106(5), 866-867. Schuckit, M. A. (2006). Drug and alcohol abuse: A clinical guide to diagnosis and treatment. Springer Science & Business Media. Running Head: ALCOHOLISM AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION Alcoholism and Alcohol Addiction Institutional Affiliation Date 1 ALCOHOLISM AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION 2 MEMO To: Officer Rexford, Supervisor From: Student’s Name Date: 17/04/2018 Re: Alcoholism and Alcohol Addiction (Court Docket Number 55555, Probation Case Number 11111-A) The purpose of writing this memo is to provide information on alcoholism and alcohol addictions based on the probation Case Number 11111-A. Alcoholism is defined as the abuse of alcohol in the most severe way. One aspect of alcoholism is the lack of ability which will be involved when it comes to the management of drinking habits. Alcohol addiction will be a disease of chronic nature where the person's body and his mind depend on alcohol to get by. In other words, alcohol addiction can be defined as alcohol dependence. Based on the information that surrounds the case, Mr. Potts does not suffer from alcohol addiction (Jellinek, 1960). The case facts feature information that Mr. Potts does drink any alcohol in the morning hours but will, however, drink alcohol in the evenings with his partners except Tuesdays. On Saturdays, he will drink alcohol in the afternoon which will lead him to pass out by the time dinner is ready. Alcohol addiction traits will feature a lack of control when it comes to drinking. A person who has the disorder will binge drink which is not the case when it comes to Mr. Potts. Additionally, the person will only want to drink despite the financial problems, the health issues that are a result of drinking alcohol. It is clear from the facts of the case that Mr. Potts has control over his drinking since he fails to drink during the day on weekdays and Tuesdays. On Saturdays, he will drink in the afternoons. Alcoholism will be organized into three groups which will include mild, moderate and severe (Stambul, 1976). ALCOHOLISM AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION 3 The Alcohol use disorder will either be mild or moderate or will be severe. One of the impacts of alcoholism is that it will lead to issues being experienced by the individual regarding their health, professional life, and their relationships. Mr. Potts is not suffering from alcoholism since he can perform various functions generally without the need for alcohol. Additionally, the facts presented do not show any problems that are being experienced by Mr, Potts regarding his use of alcohol. Alcohol abuse will be the use of alcohol repeatedly despite the fact that the repeated drinking will not only be harmful to the person's health but will also have a negative impact on the person's interpersonal relationships. Furthermore, the drinking behavior will also have an impact on the person's professional life. Alcohol use will be the regulated use of alcohol which will include only some drinks in a week for men and women. For instance, excessive alcohol use will feature not more than three drinks a day for women and not more than four drinks a day for men. The difference between alcohol use and alcohol abuse will be the number of drinks a person who is using alcohol will take which will be minimal when compared to the number of bottles taken by an individual who is abusing alcohol (Schuckit, 2006). Another difference will be an individual who fails to uphold his responsibilities at home or work will be an alcohol abuser whereas a person who uses alcohol and fulfills his duties will fall under the alcohol use classification. Based on the facts of the case which have been presented in the second one, Mr. Potts usage of alcohol can be classified as the use of alcohol. He only drinks in the evening with his partners on a daily basis except on Tuesdays and Saturday. On Saturdays, he drinks until he is passed out during dinner time (Schuckit, 2006). ALCOHOLISM AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION 4 The first criterion which serves as a diagnosis of alcohol abuse in the DSM-IV will be the recurring use of alcohol that will lead the individual to fail to fulfill his obligations at home, in his workplace and at school. This will rely on the work performance of the individual, suspension and child neglect which will be associated with the use of alcohol. Based on the information that has been provided in the second scenario, there is any evidence that his use of alcohol has led to the failure to fulfill his responsibilities in his home and at work. Another criterion under the DSM-IV will be the recurring use of alcohol in situations that are physically hazardous for example, operating a vehicle or a machine while under the influence of alcohol (O'brien, 2011). Based on this criterion, Mr. Potts according to the facts presented does not meet this criterion since no information has been provided in the scenario that shows that he has operated a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol during the time he goes to drink with his partners. Another aspect which has to be met will be the recurring use of drugs that will lead to legal issues which are associated with the use of drugs. No information has been presented that will show that there have been legal problems which have been experienced by Mr. Potts that are related to his use of alcohol. The last criterion which has to be considered is whether the continual use of alcohol by Mr. Potts has led to the rise of interpersonal or social problems. From the facts presented in this scenario, no interpersonal or social issues have arisen because of Mr. Potts use of alcohol. The information only provides that he has a history of not only being loud and angry but frightening as well while he is under the influence of alcohol. His history does not show that his actions while under the influence of alcohol have led to marital issues or physical fights between him and his wife (O'brien, 2011). ALCOHOLISM AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION 5 The disease model of alcohol abuse will focus on alcoholism being a condition which can be monitored and which can be managed. The contribution to this disease will focus on various factors, environmental, genetic and behavioral. According to the facts which have been presented in the case, the element which has contributed to Mr. Potts use of alcohol will be environmental. Mr. Potts father was a winemaker from Italy. Wine is a form of alcohol so Mr. Potts would have started drinking at a young age because of the environment that he grew up in. Additionally, his father may have been genetically predisposed to alcohol leading him to his profession. According to the disease model of alcohol abuse, genetics will be a significant factor since it contributes 50 percent to alcoholism. Hence, the reason as to why Mr. Potts drank because of his genes (Wallace, 1990). The role of genetics is that it will influence the likelihood of the individual to be an alcoholic. There will be multiple genes which will be in play and will also help in the development or the lack of progress of the risk associated with alcoholism. The genes may or may not choose to alter the person's alcohol metabolism rates. Based on the facts presented, Mr. Potts may or may not have the genes which will change the alcohol metabolism rates. However, the environmental factor which has been portrayed with the facts surrounding his father's profession will be heavily at play when it comes to Mr. Potts contribution to the use of alcohol. Additionally, his partners who drink together with Mr. Potts will also contribute to his use of alcohol (Sigvardsson, 1981). ALCOHOLISM AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION 6 References Armor, D. J., Polich, J. M., & Stambul, H. B. (1976). Alcoholism and treatment. Cloninger, C. R., Bohman, M., & Sigvardsson, S. (1981). Inheritance of alcohol abuse. Arch Gen Psychiatry, 38(8), 861. Jellinek, E. M. (1960). The disease concept of alcoholism. O'brien, C. (2011). Addiction and dependence in DSM‐V. Addiction, 106(5), 866-867. Schuckit, M. A. (2006). Drug and alcohol abuse: A clinical guide to diagnosis and treatment. Springer Science & Business Media. Wallace, J. (1990). The new disease model of alcoholism. Western Journal of Medicine, 152(5), 502. Surname 1 NAME: Courtney Wilson COURSE TITLE: Alcohol Use and Abuse Mr Potts’ alcohol abuse has affected children in the following ways: 1. Sarah, the 10-year old, is emotionally affected where she sympathizes with her father and takes an effort to pass him the beer in refrigerator. This act shows the hat Mr Potts is drunk until he cannot stand up still and walk along to the refrigerator. 2. Though Sarah is young and still in school, she tries to take the stress away from her family. This is a responsibility that is beyond her age and therefore may affect her concentration in school. 3. Cindy, the 11-year old, has developed a negative demeanor where she has become an angry child and lashes out verbally at her parents. This may be as a result of the annoyance she feels from within. 4. Mr. Potts’ alcohol abuse has resulted to Cindy lacking respect to even her mother. In any case, a child should not s, how an act of disrespect to his or her parents. 5. Weird actions have emerged where we have Cindy cutting her forearms with a knife. This is a disgusting behavior involving shedding of blood.the 6. Mr. Potts’ behavior has made his children look desperate and therefore we see Cindy trying to ask for help. Honestly, this is not good at all having in mind that Mr. Potts has various stores and this means his family is stable. The problem is his alcoholic behavior. Mr Potts’ alcohol abuse has affected his relationship with the children in the following ways: Surname 2 1. Since Mr Potts is ever busy at the stores and whenever he is free he is at the bar drinking alcohol, there is no father-children open communication. Whenever the children have an issue, they are not in a position to tell their father since they have no idea how he is going to react. 2. No love is felt in the relationship since they rarely spend time together. Most of the activities that involve children are done by Mrs Potts. 3. The relationship doesn’t involve a bond that is usually felt between the father and the children. 4. The relationship should involve happy moments so that the children can get a little fond of their father. In the relationship between Mr Potts and his children that is not the case. 5. In a father-children relationship, we have cases where the father buys his children some gifts. Through this children will always be happy being around their father. This lacks in Mr Potts’ family. Mr Potts reviews the report cards of his children to ensure they have both attained grade A. I believe Mr Potts supports his family financially since there are no issues of children being sent away from school due to school fees and neither are their issues of lack of food. Mrs Potts tries to keep the family at a reasonable figure although there are issues due to her husband’s alcoholism. She is responsible and caring. In other words, she acts like a caretaker. This is true since she makes sure the children attend the classes and takes care of his husband when he is drunk during the trips. Cindy, who is the firstborn, tries to find help hoping all will be well in her family. This is true according to her act of cutting her forearms with a knife writing the words “help me”. Surname 3 Sarah is the youngest and therefore is not expected to play many roles in the family. However, she tries to erase the case of stress is her family. This is her role as indicated in the story about the family. Both children are not at risk of developing an alcohol-related problem at all. This is because the problems associated with alcohol occur to the individual using it (alcoholic). Therefore, since the children are not taking it, their health is not affected. Alcohol is not like smoking cigarette where even though one is not smoking, the smoke produced affects your health. Alcohol-related problems are such as the heart attack.
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