De-Addiction Center and Crisis Intervention: Submitted by Swalih

DE-ADDICTION
CENTER AND
CRISIS
INTERVENTION
Submitted by swalih
INTRODUCTION
Substance abuse is a global health concern, affecting millions of lives and
posing serious risks to individuals, families, and communities. De-addiction
centers play a crucial role in helping individuals recover from the grip of
addiction through comprehensive rehabilitation programs. These centers
provide medical, psychological, and social support to help patients regain
control over their lives.
Crisis intervention in emergency settings is vital when individuals experience

acute mental health crises, including substance-related emergencies.
Emergency interventions focus on immediate assessment and stabilization,
addressing the life-threatening aspects of addiction and related mental
health issues
1. Addiction social workers provide support to substance users
and their families.
2. Their focus is on helping clients overcome addiction and its
challenges.
3. Addiction disorders often involve complex psychological and
physiological issues.
4. Social workers must be trained to address and manage these
complexities.
5. They assist clients and families in identifying and addressing
addictive behaviors.
TYPES OF ADDICTIONS
Alcohol: Social workers provide support in identifying the root causes of
alcoholism, relapse prevention, and long-term recovery.
Drug Abuse: From illegal substances to prescription drug misuse, social
workers tailor interventions based on the type of drug and its impact on the
client.
 Behavioral Addictions: Issues like gambling or internet addiction are
approached with therapeutic methods addressing compulsive behaviors.
ROLE OF SOCIAL WORKER
 Counseling & Support: Social workers provide individual, group, and family
therapy to address underlying issues like trauma, depression, or family
dynamics that contribute to addiction
 Advocacy: They advocate for clients' access to services such as healthcare,
housing, employment, and legal assistance.
 Case Management: Assist in planning, coordination, and follow-up of
treatment services.
CHALLENGES FACED
 Stigma: Social workers work to reduce the stigma around addiction, both in
the community and within families
 Relapse Prevention: Creating aftercare plans that include relapse
prevention strategies, ongoing counseling, and support groups.
 Access to Resources: Many clients face barriers such as lack of insurance,
transportation, or supportive environments.
CRISIS INTERVENTION IN
EMERGENCY SETTINGS
A Crisis Intervention Social Worker’s main focus is to provide
support and guidance to clients in a state of acute mental
health crisis. These states are most often brought on by a
recent trauma or long term case of Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder. Crisis intervention plays a vital role in helping
individuals who are at imminent risk of harming themselves or
others. Social workers can be a vital part of a crisis intervention
team (CIT) due to their abilities to use empathy, listening and
quickly analyse social situations to resolve psychosocial
problems.
TYPES OF CRISIS IN
EMERGENCY SETTINGS
Natural Disasters: Earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, etc.
Medical Emergencies: Heart attacks, severe injuries, mental health crises.
Trauma and Violence: Domestic abuse, accidents, assaults.
 Psychiatric Crises: Suicidal ideation psychosis, severe anxiety or panic atta
THE SEVEN-STAGE CRISIS
INTERVENTION MODEL
1.Plan and conduct a thorough bio-psychosocial and lethality/imminent
danger assessment
2. Make psychological contact and rapidly establish the collaborative
relationship
3. Identify the major problems, including crisis precipitants
4. Encourage an exploration of feelings and emotions
5. Generate and explore alternatives and coping strategies
6. Restore functioning through implementation of an action plan
7. Plan follow-up and booster sessions
KEY GOALS
Stabilize the immediate situation.
Reduce emotional distress.
Provide practical assistance and problem-solving support.
Facilitate access to appropriate resources or services.
 Prevent further psychological harm or escalation of the crisis.
CONCLUSION
Crisis intervention in emergency settings is crucial for providing immediate
support and stabilizing individuals in distress. Social workers play a key role
in reducing harm, offering practical solutions, and connecting people to
necessary resources. Despite the challenges, their efforts help prevent
further trauma and promote long-term recovery.

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