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Julie uses heroin for her reported chronic pain. She states that if she does not take something for her pain, she becomes depressed and suicidal. She has agreed to see a counselor. She has also stated that she does not know anything about her treatment options but is willing to try any method to overcome her addiction and depression.


Based on what you have learned in this module, explain to her the advantages and disadvantages of the following techniques as well as the possible outcomes:

  • 12-step program
  • Group therapy
  • Behavioral contracting
  • Pharmacotherapy
  • Relapse prevention

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Advantages and disadvantages

1. 12-step program

It offers an individual a complete participation and living with the non-users in the
community. The 12 step program also provide a sense of belonging to the affected person, this
because the group can even offer mutual support when one is not using the drugs.

This system neglects the physical aspect of the situation, this is because it does not
provide any medical for the affected person. The system also requires the use of social

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involvement as some people get nervous or uncomfortable when they are in groups (Babowitch,
Jacklyn & Antshel, 2016).

2. Group therap...


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