THE ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS

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Introduction................................................................................................................................2
Discussion..................................................................................................................................2
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................7
Reference....................................................................................................................................8

2ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
Introduction
Alcohol is considered a psychoactive recreational drug that goes hand in hand with
other drugs. Mental health disorder is the most common problem that arises with drug abuse.
Psychiatric syndromes becomes a challenging situation and is associated with the co
morbidity of alcoholism and other drug use.The prevalence rate of alcohol and other drug
usage in Australia is considerably high, and it leads to mental disorder among the population.
Salvation Foster House has selected an agency that works with AOD and mental health. An
evidence-based model followed by Salvation Foster House will be presented. A discussion on
the eligibility of the candidate will allow a clear understanding of the criteria to avail the
services provided by the selected agency. The AOD programs and services structured by the
agency for the chosen group will be evaluated. Along with that application of interagency
case management process on the chosen evidence-based model will be included in this study.
Discussion
The evidence-based model following addiction to alcohol and other drugs (AOD) are:
 Moral theory
 Disease theory
 Learning and Behavioral theory
 Socio-cultural theory
 Psychodynamic Model
The evidence-based model that follow co-occurring of mental disorders are:
 Cognitive behavioural theory
 Biological and genetic theory
 Learning theory
Moral model