Respond to the postings of at least two of your colleagues and respond in one of the following ways: (Be detailed in response, Use two peer-reviewed references and use subheading in response) Share an insight from having read your colleague's posting on the benefits of addiction treatment teams.Share an insight from having read your colleague's posting on the benefits and challenges of addiction treatment teams from the perspective of the client.Expand on your colleague's posting on the strengths and limitations of using a team approach to addiction treatment from the perspective of both the counselor and the client. Response to Kristie Two strengths of using the team approach to addiction treatment from the perspective of an addiction professional It is common for individuals with addiction issues to also suffer from other mental health diagnoses (Lambert, 2002). Approaching these dual-diagnosis clients is complex and requires a multifaceted treatment for the best outcome. Utilizing a variety of disciplines comprehensively to treats the individual’s holistic needs through greater access to care and services (Lambert, 2002). Another strength of using the team approach is it gives an opportunity for multisystemic interventions. Combined treatment modalities such as pharmaceuticals and talk therapy are evidence to have the most success in comorbidity substance addicted clients (Martin, Weinberg, & Bealer, 2006). Two limitations of using a team approach to addiction treatment from the perspective of an addiction professional An obstacle of multiple disciplinary approaches is lack of coordination. The client is shuffled back and forth among professional. This practice results in “being poorly informed about what is happening in the other camp and may offer the patient conflicting advice” (Martin et al., 2006, p. 44). Another limitation of a team approach from the professional’s point of view is they may not agree with theoretical approaches or lack education of other disciplines (Lambert, 2002). For instance, a physician may not be encouraging of total abstinence when the counseling programs view this to be the ultimate goal. Two strengths of using the team approach to addiction treatment from the perspective of a client The client has greater access to care and a variety of services using the team approach. Seeking help can be a difficult decision. Unification of various professions increases accurate diagnoses and that the client will receive necessary treatments (Lambert, 2002). Thus, the team approach coordinates care for integrated services. Another strength of this intervention is that it provides the client with a more extensive support system. Acknowledgment that the client is not in the addiction process alone encourages and is empowering leading to treatment success (Lambert, 2002). Two limitations of using the team approach to addiction treatment from the perspective of a client Team involvement in addiction treatment can diminish autonomy. The client can feel like they have no power in the decision-making process. According to Martin et al. (2006), limiting a client’s self-determination prompts strong reactions such as stopping therapy and relapse. Another limitation of a team approach to addiction is the client has to repeatedly share their experience with many different people causing one to relive trauma (Cappuzzi & Stauffer, 2016). The predetermined program curriculum is not individualized and potentially harms, causes guilt and shame, and a sense of failure (Kellogg & Tetarsky, 2012). Some clients may not be social, and a team approach exacerbates the need to self-medicate causing further marginalization and alienating them from some services (Kellogg & Tetarsky, 2012). References Capuzzi, D., & Stauffer, M. D. (2016). Foundations of addictions counseling (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Pearson Education, Inc. Kellogg, S.H., & Tetarsky, A. (2012). Re-envisioning addition treatment: a six point plan. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 30(1), 109-128. doi:10.1080/0734734.2012.635544. Lambert, M. T. (2002). Linking mental health and addiction services: A continuity-of-care team model. The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 29(4), 433–444. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. Martin, P., Weinberg, B. A., & Bealer, B. K. (2006). Healing addiction: An integrated pharmachopsychosocial approach to treatment. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. Response to Taneka Two strengths of using the team approach to addiction treatment from the perspective of an addiction professional: From the team approach to addiction treatment, Joey father died in a car accident when he was ten years old. Joey blames himself for the accident because he inform his father how important it was from him to come to his party. In order to cope with his pain, Joey began using drugs. Joey began seeking treatment from his addiction counselor. The addiction counselor monitor his mental and emotional progress as well as develop coping mechanisms. The addiction counselor develop healthier skills to help him cope with his pain besides choosing drugs and alcohol. Joey also sees Dr. Roesan, and the doctor assess his health and monitor his detox treatment and communicate with Joey on his progress and as well as communicate with other treatment team members to track his progress. Two limitations of using a team approach to addiction treatment from the perspective of an addiction professional: According Martin P. Weinberg to "psychiatrists and mental health counselors who evolved in a professional, academic environment had little success in treating addicted patients and were uncomfortable working with them because clients lie o relapse" (Weinberg, 2006). Mental Health and Addictions counselors are trained separately because both fields have little or no experience with each other field. Psychiatrists and other mental health professionals often think that self groups helps patients avoid receiving help. Two strengths of using the team approach to addiction treatment from the perspective of a client: Once the client is able to build trust with an addiction counselor, the client is subjective to begin treatment. While in treatment, the client is able to establish and relationship as well as rapport. The client will engage in treatment and begin to use coping mechanisms to resolve their emotional pain without relapsing. Two limitations of using the team approach to addiction treatment from the perspective of a client: Clients may feel uncomfortable with sharing their personal experiences amongst others which will cause them to be alienated in the group. Learning how to trust others can be difficult especially when their traumatic experience involves broken trust. Clients are scared to open up to strangers about their feelings and emotions due to other clients being judgmental. Martin, P., Weinberg, B. A., & Bealer, B. K. (2006). Healing addiction: An integrated pharmachopsychosocial approach to treatment. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.