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Understanding Substance Abuse Criteria: Dudley L.'s Case Study

This case study delves into Dudley L.'s struggle with substance abuse, examining how recurrent use led to failures in fulfilling his obligations at work, school, and home. His behavior during a military operation showcases how substance use not only posed physical hazards but also resulted in legal problems and intensified social and interpersonal issues. The analysis encourages students to apply the abuse criteria to document Dudley's symptoms and evaluate whether his condition meets the criteria for substance abuse, providing a comprehensive understanding of the challenges associated with dependency.

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Understanding Substance Abuse Criteria: Dudley L.'s Case Study

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  1. Abuse Criteria • Recurrent use results in failed role obligations: work, school, home • Recurrent use in physically hazardous situations • Recurrent substance use-related legalproblems • Continued substance use despite persistent social, interpersonal problems caused or worsened by effects of use • Never previously met Dependence criteria for this drug

  2. Dudley L • The sea was calm when Dudley L was taken to the brig, but he stumbled, swayed, and almost fell onto the bunk. He rubbed his eyes, which were already brick-red, and seemed to be trying to determine where he was. "It couldn't be the barracks," he said with a giggle, "there's no Playmate posters on the wall.“ • When his unit boarded a ship for its joint operation with the Navy, Dudley went along.

  3. So, apparently, did several tubes of model airplane cement. At least, those were what Dudley said he had been huffing in the galley at midnight. • As he told his story, he required several sharp commands and at least one good shaking from the first sergeant to keep him from wandering off the subject or falling asleep. His breath smelled like a paint shop.

  4. Dudley – Abuse or Dependence? • Now take the handout and document the symptoms from the case that fit the Abuse Criteria listed on the form. • Due at the end of class.

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