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This is a purely educational group in which all aspects of alcohol
and drug abuse is covered. Also the Self-Help groups like Alcoholics/Narcotics
Anonymous are talked about. This is conducted on a Group basis.
It is an 11-week course.
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There are no more than 15 clients in this group at any given
time.
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We deal with the physical, emotional, and progressive damage
that alcohol and/or drug abuse causes not only to ourselves but
also to our families and close friends.
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We also have support workers available to help clients with
things like Housing Benefits and DSS problems.
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The Group consists of a 2 hour session that includes videos
and/or lectures by the counselling staff and co-workers. After
the group session there is then an opportunity, over coffee, for
the clients to discuss any other problems that they may have.
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To access this group all clients are initially assessed, on
referral, to ascertain the exact nature of their problem, and
their suitability for this part of the programme.
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This is not an abstinence-based group but clients are encouraged
towards that goal where appropriate.
The topics covered in Phase 1 include:
| Week 1 |
An Introduction to the Agency |
| Week 2 |
Alcohol use and abuse |
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Drugs awareness |
| Week 4 |
The Disease Concept |
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The progression of the illness |
| Week 6 |
The physical effects of Alcohol addiction |
| Week 7 |
The physical effects of Marijuana addiction |
| Week 8 |
Blocks to recovery |
| Week 9 |
Health awareness |
| Week 10 |
The effects of the family |
| Week 11 |
Step one |
The Pre-Treatment groups are used to encourage a positive change
in thinking and behaviour which in turn promotes a better and more
fulfilling lifestyle
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