Proposed Treatment Plan

Case: Angel

Angel is a 44-year-old separated man who says that his substance dependence and his anxiety disorder both emerged in his early 20's after joining the army. He says that he started to drink to "feel better" at the NCO club on base when his episodes of anxiety made it hard for him to interact with his peers. He states that his anxiety became extreme after his first deployment to Iraq. He worked as a military police officer and was often exposed to hostile fire as his group supported operations. He also states that alcohol and now cocaine were a part of his dishonorable discharge.

His wife called the police after an argument regarding his drinking. He shoved her, and police arrested him and charged him with domestic violence. He was required to attend (DV) classes as well as substance abuse treatment as part of the plea. He further has community service hours (48) and 2 years probation. Angel notes that coming off the cocaine and binge drinking contributes to low mood and increased anxiety, but he has not responded well to referrals to adjunct support services, and past inpatient stays have led to only temporary abstinence. he does not have VA-connected benefits and his job as a cook offers no insurance coverage. Yet, Angel is now trying to forge a closer relationship to his adult children, and he says he is especially motivated to get a better handle on both his PTSD and his substance use because he will be a grandfather in January. Angel states he and his wife are currently separated but talk on a daily basis.

Symptoms: Alcohol use, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Substance Abuse

Questions:

Assume the management team at the facility asked for help in preparing a treatment plan for Angel. Write a proposed treatment plan summary, including ideas for a treatment plan. Refer to Elements of a Treatment Plan

Include: Summary of Diagnostic Issues, Problems List, SMART goals, Objectives, Possible Interventions, Tracking and Evaluating Progress, Relapse Prevention Planning.

Explain how as a future case manager, you would track and evaluate progress for the proposed plan.

Write from a research perspective, not from personal perspective. Must be written entirely in Third Person.

Format the treatment plan report according to APA guidelines

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