The active ingredient in marijuana, THC, is fat soluble whereas the other substances listed are water soluble. Fat cells are harder to burn, therefore can remain in a person&'s system longer.
The best option to discuss with your supervisor would be to call for a Wellness Check. Her apparent intoxication, limited mobility, living alone and her self-report of falling with a difficulty of getting up poses a concern for her safety. Therefore, you have an ethical responsibility to break confidentiality to ensure her safety. Consulting with your supervisor or colleague allows you the opportunity to receive feedback regarding your plan of action.
The Stages of Change Model was developed by Prochaska and DiClemente in the 1970&'s to allow professionals to gauge a client&'s readiness for change to aide in treatment planning.
Delirium tremens are a severe form of alcohol withdrawal which is not included on the CAGE questionnaire. Delirium tremens usually occur three days into withdrawal and can last 2-3 days.
Withdrawals from alcohol can pose serious risks including death. Referral to detox is appropriate to ensure Angela is safe and receiving appropriate assistance and monitoring.
"The summary above falls into the moderate level of the DSM-V for Opiate Use Disorder. The severity rating scale is as follows: Mild: 2-3 Symptoms Moderate: 4-5 Symptoms Severe: 6 or more Symptoms - Symptoms identified in the summary were as follows. Joseph had continued use despite persistent social and interpersonal issues (discord with family). Joseph continued to use in physically dangerous situations (sharing needles). Joseph has developed a tolerance which led to him using larger amounts over time. Lastly, he has experienced withdrawal and uses to avoid symptoms. "
Xanax is a benzodiazepine. Caffeine, Methamphetamine, and Adderall are all classified as stimulants.
According to the DSM-5, when 2-3 criteria are indicated, a mild severity specifier is appropriate. Based on the information provided, we can identify that he meets the criteria for two criteria. Needing three pills instead of one to get the same effect indicates tolerance. He also demonstrates a desire to cut down or eliminate use and being unsuccessful which is another criteria.
AUDIT scores ranging from 13-19 for a Woman fall into Zone III with the recommendation of simple advice plus brief counseling and continued monitoring. When scoring the AUDIT, the gender of the client will aide in determining the recommendation. Zone recommendations are as follows: Zone I: Brief education, Zone II: Brief intervention, Zone III: Brief intervention or referral to specialized treatment, Zone IV: Referral to specialized treatment
The CAGE-AID is screened positive when at least one question is indicated "yes." The CAGE-AID is screened negative if the answer to all four questions is "no."
While consuming alcohol in the morning may be an indicator of withdrawal symptoms, it is not a criteria of an alcohol use disorder. There are eleven criteria in total and are as follows: - Use of substance in larger amounts or longer periods of time than was originally intended. - A desire or unsuccessful attempts to reduce alcohol use.
