Cameron's Case Study by Gracelyn Gabel

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Stress from parental figures

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I think he will continue to abuse drugs and alcohol unless something changes in his life.

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genetic component to addiction

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I think he will physically not want to participate in much and maybe have a lack of nutrition so his physical body will show that.

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He has a bad connection/ no connection with his parents

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I think that Cameron’s entire life has been affected by his decisions. Everything that he has done has influenced what he does on a daily basis, who he interacts with, and where he goes.

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I would talk to him and provide him with substance abuse resources

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You could provide different resources that are given and kind of just give them to him. You can try to talk to him but don’t pressure him into talking about what is going on

2023-11-15 16:40:31 UTC

He could end up using more dangerous drugs if he doesn’t feel that alcohol and marijuana don’t give him the feeling he needs

2023-11-15 16:40:38 UTC

I think the fact that his friends like to go out it will encourage him to get out of the house which is good

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Probably more drug and alcohol abuse.

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His particular friend group encouraging his decisions

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Based on his circumstances Cameron has been raised in a house where he doesn’t have role models to look up to and doesn’t have an idea of healthy coping mechanisms. Because of his use of drugs and alcohol it will affect his cognitive development

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His parents have been absent in his life

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He will begin to fall behind in school and that can lead him to where his mother is if he does not get help soon.

He will move away from his parents at 18

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He could end up continuing on the route he is on and it could lead to worse things

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he could progress to using harder drugs to cope with his stress

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more substance abuse

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He will most likely stay on the same road

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I would set him up with a guidance counselor at school so that they can give him advice or so he can have someone to talk to.

2023-11-15 16:41:01 UTC

I believe that with adult guidance, Cameron can limit his use of drugs and alcohol. I think that he needs to realize that they are not good for him and he needs to make the decision himself to stop using.

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Always reassure him he is not alone, and getting help is not a bad thing

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Stress that comes from his parents and peer pressure when going out with friends

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he has social emotional stress due to his parents

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Stress from his home life

Stress and anxiety from his home life

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Maybe ask him to stay after one day and tell him that you have noticed behavior changes and ask if he wants to talk ab it or how you can help!

2023-11-15 16:41:25 UTC

He may start to become disconnected from others. He could eat less and his body can start to become weaker from the drugs as well.

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Give him healthy copying mechanisms, encourage him to get professional help, be a support system

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give him resources to spread awareness about addiction and set up a meeting with the school counselors

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Provide him with companies and businesses around that could potentially help. Such as therapy and other resources in that route. Offer help and let him know that you are supporting him

2023-11-15 16:41:36 UTC

I would offer him a way to get counseling or even just acknowledging what resources are available, and always making sure he’s fed etc.

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Drug and alcohol helplines or refer him to counseling

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I would show him that he is cared for and important. That his ideas are important and valuable.

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I would build trust & engage with him frequently so he feels comfortable discussing this difficult topic with me.

2023-11-15 16:41:53 UTC

He could start using more extreme drugs

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Cameron can try to get help and resources but unless the willing to change comes from him he will continue using.

I feel like if he doesn’t get intervention he could easily continue to use

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Give him resources to get help

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His relationship with his friends

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I could help by providing support on the side, ask if he needs any help with school work, if he just needs someone to talk to, etc.

I would provide him with resources for mental health help, and support groups

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