Psychology of Substance Abuse: Case Study Analysis and Treatment

This assignment presents a case study in psychology, focusing on substance abuse and its impact on daily life. The case study follows the experiences of an individual struggling with paint sniffing, detailing the effects on their mood, concentration, and academic performance. The assignment highlights the individual's journey through seeking professional help, including consultations with a psychiatrist and a counselor, and the insights gained from these interactions. It also explores the use of yoga therapy as a method to manage the psychological and physical symptoms associated with substance abuse, such as insomnia. The case study emphasizes the importance of recognizing the harmful effects of substance abuse and the steps taken towards recovery and improved well-being. Desklib provides this and other resources for students.

Running head: PSYCHOLOGY: SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PSYCHOLOGY: SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Name of the student
Name of the university
Author Note

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Day 1
I am Martha and a week ago, my father took me to a psychiatrist who told me to schedule
my activities about what I should do the whole day. I have an issue of substance abuse of binge
paint sniffing which is affecting my mood and my concentration power. I have relatively become
poor in my studies as my attention is always on the act of paint sniffing and getting intoxicated
and overwhelmed out of that act. I have started journaling my daily activities along with
prioritizing and scheduling my activities that has helped me in concentrating more on my work.
Day 4
Today, my father took me to a counselor who explained me the different physical and
mental harms and risk factors that I have indulged myself into for the sake of “paint sniffing”.
The doctor explained me that paints have toxic and synthetic substances in them which when
inhaled, can cause a plethora of respiratory and psychosomatic disorders. The counsel which the
counselor provided me opened my eyes. I realized that I am slowly bringing in my doom.
Day 7
For a few days, I have not been able to sleep properly because I have always been
thinking about my act of ecstasy of “paint sniffing”. However, my father and mother took me to
a Yoga therapist today who gave me certain Yoga postures and breathing exercises which helped
me to cope with my insomniac problems. I realized that I have to come out of the psychotic
situation to lead a normal and happy life.

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