Client has developed hallucinogen use disorder

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Case Study Jackie R. CASE: Jackie R. You are doing an assessment of a young 19 year old college student who is reported to be in good physical health. She was brought in to your clinic by one of her classmates who is concerned because her friend is acting really weird lately. The student is in a Creative Arts and Design school and she says her instructors place a lot of emphasis on creativity. "Unique and out-there" are just some of the ways she describes her school setting and her classmates. She wants to fit in and as a result she reports drinking a lot of alcohol, smoking marijuana daily and frequent use of LSD and ecstasy. She believes these drugs will enhance her creativity. However, her trips on LSD are becoming more frightening, she's becoming more paranoid and scared whenever she trips or even smokes a joint. Her friends tell her she is acting peculiar and has been making bizarre comments in class She is scared and wonders if she is losing her mind. To counteract the fear of having a "bad trip" she began using tranquilizers like Valium®, Ativan® and Xanax®. She believes that the tranquilizers will prevent her from becoming paranoid so she can stay focused on her art projects. She tells you that she has been using this combination of drugs for the past school year.

Review this case study, which highlights a poly-substance abuser with paranoia and feelings of inadequacy and answer the following:

1. What evidence is there that the client has developed a hallucinogen use disorder?

2. How do other medical conditions or the abuse of alcohol and other drugs contribute to the emotional state described by the client?

3. Describe the pros and cons of benzodiazepine sedative use to medicate or self-medicare her "bad trip" fears.

4. Identify some interventions or treatment recommendations that could assist with this client's current issues

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