Addiction: Intervention for Alcoholism Lara Rose Haggerty and Hallie Hemmingsen

Background on Alcoholism YouTube Negative Effects of Alcoholism. Alcohol statistics Alcohol is a disease http://www.healthinformer.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/no-alcohol.jpg

Population Served Alcoholics: People Seeking Services Court Appointed

Qualifying for Services AA Qualifications ADATSA Court Appointed vs. Self Motivated Age depending on program Insurance Coverage http://www.whatcomaa.org/images/aalogo.gif

Laws and Policies RCW’s WAC’s RCW 46.61.5056 RCW 74.50 WAC 388-800 Alcohol violators — Information school — Evaluation and treatment. RCW 74.50 Alcoholism and drug addiction treatment and support. WAC’s WAC 388-800 Chemical dependency assistance programs. WAC 388-805 Certification requirements for chemical dependency service providers. WAC 388-801 Administration of county chemical dependency prevention, treatment, and support program.

Services Provided Whatcom Alcoholics Anonymous AA Hotline: (360) 734-1688 Catholic Community Services Recovery Center Advanced Choices http://www.ccsww.org/images/content/pagebuilder/20301.gif

Range of Services Detox Programs Rehabilitation (inpatient-outpatient) -Youth Alcoholics Anonymous Diversion Programs Pregnant and Parent Services Al-Anon/Alateen Mother’s Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) ADATSA Co-Occuring Disorder Services Brief Intervention Victim Impact Panel 12 Step Programs Structured Youth Residential Services Offender Outreach DCFS Alcohol Drug Information Schools. Relapse Prevention Planning Aftercare

How Are Services Funded? 1) Private insurance 2) SAMHSA State --> County --> non-profit 3) Private pay, people pay out of their pocket to get treatment. 4) Self-Supporting (donations at meetings)

Extra Services Needed… School based interventions Cultural competency of interventions Drug Courts for 18-24 year olds. More in-patient treatment for single mothers. http://alignmap.com/wp-content/Graphics/gavel%20pills.jpg

Interview: Michael Stenberg Oct. 4, 2009 Diversion Program Counselor AA Victim Impact Panel Do you consider yourself an alcoholic? Alcohol-ISM

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