DUI Case: Jeds Relapse Prevention Plan

Jed’s Relapse Prevention Plan
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Jed’s Relapse Prevention Plan
A relapse prevention plan is an essential tool towards being healthy. The plan helps in abstaining from substances and manages the urge to use even when presented with the overwhelming desire to do so (Rotgers & Davis, 2006, p.2).
Clients Name: JedAge: 38 Years
Question 2
Jed’s family is on the verge of breaking up because his wife feels Jed is an irresponsible father. Jed claims he is no alcoholic though his actions say otherwise. He drinks 8-9 bottles of beer every weeknight. Jed’s knows that his drinking is overboard, and even he is estranged from his family. Jed knows that if he stops overdrinking, his marriage will become solid again.
Question 3
Jed knows that he should stop drinking for the sake of his family and the DUI case. Jed is very willing to attend AA meeting because he knows the jury will be considerate after going through the relapse prevention schedule. Jed does not enjoy the AA sessions and is uncomfortable when talking about God and the basic philosophy of the whole program. Jed has not made a clear resolve of reducing his alcohol intake, but he feels he can participate in other activities with friends to reduce on his bad habit of drinking.
Question 4
Although Jed’s wife is disgusted with Jed’s drinking behavior and calls him a lousy father she is a religious woman and is willing to help him if he chooses to quit drinking. Jed has the option of contacting his wife in case of a relapse. Besides her, Jed can also contact a friend or his personal doctor in case of extreme episodes of anxiety during the relapse program.
Question 5
Jed could avoid high-risk situations such as going to the bar with friends after work by getting involved in other activities. Jed could also manage his high-risk situations by using coping strategies. For instance, Jed could spend more time with his wife and children.
Question 6
The risky behaviors and irritational thoughts that may throw Jed back into relapse include. Negative emotional states that may emerge from daily life confrontations and the withdrawal effects of alcohol. On the other hand, positive emotional states that cause enhancement in Jed can lead to a relapse of the client too (Maisto, Connors, & Dearing, 2007, p. 3). Jed should learn interpersonal skills so that he is able to socialize with friends without alcohol. This will enable Jed to ...