7. Case Management
This portion of treatment is a broad section. It refers to activities that bring people, services, and agencies together in a predetermined framework of action. These methods are necessary to establish the short-term and long-term goals of the patient.
Global criteria for case management includes coordinating client care services and explaining the care management activities to the client. Again, it’s imperative to help the patient understand the methods and goals of the program.
8. Crisis Intervention
Even with the best treatment plans and facilities, drug and alcohol rehab isn’t an easy process. Every patient will likely experience acute emotional and physical distress at some point, including recovery issues or drug relapse.
Aspects of Intervention
Recognize the specific crisis. To provide proper treatment, the counselor must examine specific elements of the situation, particularly if it involves physical distress.
Set an immediate course of action. Depending on the severity of the crisis, it could be potentially harmful to the patient and recovery efforts. Effective counselors need to take fast action to prevent the situation from worsening.
Utilize a crisis to change the treatment plan. After the event, the counselor must develop a plan to help prevent recurring situations.