How to Interview an Alcoholic

Research Paper # 1882

A look at how to thoroughly assess an alcoholic through in a manner that will help determine the best treatment program.

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Paper Summary:

This paper looks at the problem of alcoholism and examines the best way to interview an alcoholic in order to help them. The paper defines the term 'alcoholism' and examines different treatment programs. Also, an example of a comprehensive initial chemical dependency assessment interview covering a wide range of issues linked to alcoholism is included. The paper then discusses the purpose of such an assessment and how it can be used to benefit the client.

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"Chemical dependency can be defined as the continued use of mood-altering chemicals such as alcohol or drugs, despite harmful consequences and without the ability to stop or control the use. It is a primary love relationship with a mood-altering chemical that systematically changes the way a person thinks, feels and behaves. Using drugs becomes more important than interpersonal relationships, performance at school or work, planning for the future, or anything else. Evans (1990), reminds us that Father Martin, a famous priest in the addictions field, describes the criteria for identifying alcoholism simply as, "What causes problems is a problem." If drinking and using drugs are causing problems in someone's life and the individual keeps drinking and using drugs in spite of the problems, then that person has a problem with drugs and alcohol."

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How to Interview an Alcoholic (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-How-to-Interview-an-Alcoholic/1882