| Abstract |
Ali is here to speak with the clinician at this treatment facility for substances at the behest of her employer. Ali typically drinks four or more times a week and three or four drinks at a time. On the weekends she will “let loose” and drink more to help forget current problems in her personal life. Ali consistently minimizes the impact of her drinking and repeatedly returns to her performance at work which she insists is unaffected by her level of alcohol consumption. Ali admits that it is hard to stop drinking but associates that with alcohol’s ability to help her feel relaxed, not as a result of any addiction. In the past year, Ali has engaged in several arguments as a result of being drunk that resulted in injuries, including one hospital visit. Again, Ali feels that this hospitalization is not an issue as it was only a single occurrence. One of Ali’s closest friends has suggested she seek treatment for her substance use. |
