Responding to classmates 7.2

RESPOND TO EACH WITH ONE REFERENCE EACH

CARLY

The readiness assessment tool measures how much a person is willing to change their addictive behavior for the better (Carey et al., 2001). I think that the readiness assessment tool could be very beneficial for addictive behaviors if the person who is addicted is willing to take the test and also answer accurately. This assessment is one of the things where if the person does not answer truthfully then it will not be helpful to them because the results will not be correct which means it will be useless.

Alyssa shows that she needs some need for change but it does not seem like she has fully accepted the extent to her problem with gambling and has not actually addressed it at all. Her commitment to change is very low because she is only in the very early contemplation stage and has not fully committed to stopping or reducing her gambling yet. Her self-awareness is pretty low as well because she does not take full responsibility of her actions that has lead her to being addicted to gambling. Her environmental awareness is very low because she has little to no understanding of how the environment that she is in could lead her to want to gamble. Once she gets that the environment could trigger her it could make it easier for her to stop gambling. Her personal closeness is a little bit higher than everything else because she seems open to the engagement part of it but is still unsure about therapy and how it could help her. A next step that Alyssa could take to assist her in her readiness for change is to try and be more upfront and real with herself and actually see her addition to gambling as an issue that she needs to fix. If she can do that she will one step closer to gaining control of her addiction.

SHREEN

The readiness assessment tool plays a pivotal role in addiction treatment. ideally, addiction is a multifaceted issue with physical, psychological, and social components. It often requires a tailored approach to facilitate recovery. After watching the video, rehabilitation readiness for the subjects Brian and Alissa involves Brian assessing his motivation to change and Alissa’s assess her self-awareness. The key focus areas for improvement includes strengthening personal, supportive relationships and developing greater self-awareness of addictive behaviors. Regarding Brian’s need for change, it is moderate. This is because he recognizes his addiction but struggles with the gravity of his situation. Brian’s commitment to change is low and he needs to move past ambivalence, and this is possible through motivational interviewing. His self-awareness is low to moderate because he acknowledges his drug use and sexual compulsivity, but lacks full insight into the consequences. Brian’s environmental awareness is low despite his father’s intervention. he has not utilized any alternative to his addiction. His personal closeness is moderate, and his relationship with his family provides support but also tension. Alissa’s situation is that she uses gambling to escape, and often times return to the gambling so she need to recognize the cycle. She requires increased support and recognition of alternatives. This is because her relationships, including the one with her boyfriend are in jeopardy. Both Brian and Alissa need to increase their self-awareness of the impact of their situation. Their family members are actively involved and this should increase their environmental awareness and strengthen their personal connections. To benefit these two individuals, the goal of this assessment is not to exclude, but to identify areas for growth to ensure active participation in their rehabilitation.