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History / Background
Anne is a 48-year-old female who was referred to West Glamorgan
Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (WGCADA) agency in Bridgend by
her Probation Officer on 16th May 2003. Anne was offered an initial
assessment appointment on 29th May 2003. During the assessment appointment,
Anne was identified as using Amphetamine as her main drug. She had
been using amphetamine for the past eight years primarily to lose
weight, but was currently using it to aid her with staying awake
in order to attend to her partner. There was also a history of previous
IV use. Anne was also taking prescribed medication and had also
had a history of domestic violence issues.
Care Plan
Prior to the assessment, Anne had began to reduce her amphetamine
intake, however a referral was undertaken with Anne's consent to
the Community Drug and Alcohol Team (CDAT) because of her physical
health. Anne was also offered 1-1 support on a weekly basis as it
was felt at this time that she was too anxious to contemplate any
group activity. During the assessment process it became apparent
that Anne showed a high level of motivation and commitment to reducing
her amphetamine intake and making appropriate changes to her life
style, primarily with regard to the domestic violence issues.
1-1 support has been constant since Anne was referred to the agency.
There has been regular contact between all agencies involved with
the client. Towards the end of 2003, Anne's appointments went from
weekly appointments to fortnightly ones. This was in agreement with
all parties that participate in the Anne's care plan.
Outcome
Anne's Probation order is currently still running with the prospect
of the client participating in the Women's group in the near future.
During a recent review with Anne, Probation Officer, and myself
it was decided that appointments with Probation were going to reduce
to monthly intervals. However, Anne decided that she would like
fortnightly appointments to continue with WGCADA. This has been
agreed to and a further review arranged for May 2004. Through Anne's
choice, CDAT support has been withdrawn.
Anne has succeeded in achieving a degree of stability since the
initial assessment. Her illicit drug use, although not ended, has
become significantly reduced. Anne is also on her way to achieving
other goals that were identified during her assessments and continuing
1-1 sessions. Anne contacted estranged family members and began
to re-build these relationships, which is having a positive and
encouraging influence in her life at this time.
Conclusion
Anne continues to attend her appointments and is currently sustaining
the positive changes that she has made over the last year.
All names have been changed to protect the client's identity
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