WHITNEY HOUSTON

CASE STUDY: ADDICTION

By: Ashmerae’ Echols

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Born August 9, 1963 – Newark, New Jersey Daughter of gospel star Cissy Houston Goddaughter of Aretha Franklin

Married Bobbie Brown in 1992 Gave birth to Bobbi Kristina March 3, 1993 Released debut album at age 22 Atherosclerosis

PRESENTED PROBLEM: ADDICTION Substance abuse/Alcoholism Denial Erratic Behavior Irrational Thinking Lashing Out

DIAGNOSIS: ADDICTION The person takes the substance and cannot stop - in many cases,

such as nicotine, alcohol or drug dependence, at least one serious attempt was made to give up, but unsuccessfully.

Withdrawal symptoms - when body levels of that substance go below a certain level the patient has physical and mood-related symptoms. (bad temper, poor focus, a feeling of being depressed and empty, frustration, anger, bitterness and resentment)

Addiction continues despite health problem awareness - the individual continues taking the substance regularly, even though they have developed illnesses linked to it.

Taking risks (2) - while under the influence of some substances the addict may engage in risky activities, such as driving fast.

Denial - a significant number of people who are addicted to a substance are in denial. They are not aware (or refuse to acknowledge) that they have a problem.

ADDICTION & IT’S EFFECTS ON BODY IMAGEBefore After

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL APPROACH Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a type of

psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors. CBT is commonly used to treat a wide range of disorders including phobias, addiction, depression and anxiety.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nzV5UL4CjA Initially, some patients suggest that while they recognize

that certain thoughts are not rational or healthy, simply becoming aware of these thoughts does not make it easy to stop having them. Goal of CBT is to help overcome these thoughts

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