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Substance Abuse: Sally Sue's Case

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Sally Sue is a Caucasian female in her mid-fifties residing with friends in Jonesboro. Recently, pt has lost her husband and made bad choices in her life. Sally Sue has become homeless a few months after the death of her husband. Pt living environment is not a safe place due to substance abuse in the home. Pt is not close knit with her family due to family conflicts. Pt strengths include of motivated for treatment, however, her weakness is substance abuse. Pt barriers to treatment is no transportation and family support. Pt is court ordered to drug rehab. Sally Sue interest and hobby consist of watching tv.

Sally Sue presents with a flat affect during the individual session with the therapist. Pt became upset when the therapist was discussing

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