Sandra also reported that Brady’s father was an alcoholic

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Background information..................................................................................................................2
Identified issue and challenges........................................................................................................4
Assessment tool...............................................................................................................................4
Proposed recommendation and goal of programming.....................................................................6
Interventions/therapy...................................................................................................................6
Recommendations........................................................................................................................6
Case plan- Support areas.............................................................................................................7
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................9
Reference.......................................................................................................................................10

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Introduction
The main aim of the study is to formulate the case plan for working with an addicted
client, which focus on identifying the issues. The paper states the evaluation of the case study,
which is related to the addiction to alcohol. Alcoholism is the issue which can lead to health and
behavioural problems like diabetes, liver damage, depression and anxiety. To address these
issues, there is the requirement to assess the patient to conclude the primary rationale for
addiction and provide relevant intervention for better health outcome. The paper aims to evaluate
the case of Brady, who is addicted to alcohol to develop a case plan using SMART goal. Firstly,
the paper reflects on the background information of the client. Secondly, it discusses the
identified issue and challenges observe in Brady. Thirdly, the AUDIT assessment tool is
explained to address the issue of excessive drinking, and lastly, the paper highlights the
recommendation, strategy and case plan for the client.
Background information
The case study focuses on an alcoholic man whose name is Brady and is of 22 years old.
His friends have referred him to overcome the addiction to alcohol. Brady issue of excessive
drinking of alcohol has led to losing her driving licence, which has not significantly affected
him. Brady's mother is conscious about his deteriorating life and wants to get him over his
addiction to alcohol. The counsellor agreed to handle the case of Brady and contacted his mother
Sandra to gather more information about his past and current life. On investigation, it was noted
that her mother is distressed about Brad and pointed out several issues and changes in behaviour
in Brady. He has to be too negative in his behaviour in the last two years. Brady’s mother stated
that he had ADD at the age of 9 years. He is continuously failing in his academic education for

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12 months, as he is not paying any concentration in his studies. He has become verbally
aggressive at home and arrive home late at night and sleep the whole day until his sister is
waking him. Sandra also reported that Brady’s father was an alcoholic and he is becoming like
him, which is a significant concern for her. She thinks he is deteriorating his life, which needs
consideration. Her mother also explained that Brady was a lovely human being before his
drinking habits. She also told about his past incident where he was involved in an accident four
years ago while he was drunk. This has left one of her friends with permanent brain injury.
Her mother stated that they had given him bets education and support so that he could be
a right person. He did well in school and been studying law at university. After explaining the
past life of Brady, her mother said that Brady agrees to communicate and wants an appointment.
In the first session with Brady, physical appearance showed him to be healthy and kempt.
He was 6 feet tall and pleasing man. Initially, he was not willing to engage with the caregiver
and was avoiding any eye contact. On investigation with Brady, it was noted that he was
unaware of the reason for being here. Caregiver explained that her mother is concerned about his
drinking habit. However, Brady defended himself by stating drinking as an everyday habit, and
he drinks everyone does. He also added that her mother is concerned because of the fear that he
will be alcoholic like his father.
Caregiver noticed that he has an issue with memory loss when drinks; however, Brady
defended and said it is a common consequence of drinking. He did not agree on the point that he
tends towards being aggressive.