I.Services which can promote the needs of youth abusing drugs and alcohol include understanding the client' need for the use of drugs, abuse and pleasure to decide which approach to use.
- The other service model which can be helpful is using caregivers in the recovery process. The caregivers can act as a bridge between the client and relatives where they explain the treatments given and how it will help in promoting the positive impact on the client.
III.Lastly, collecting detailed information about the client's background, needs and culture is key as it helps the caregiver in coming up with a proper plan for the client's future needs. The data will also be helpful in promoting better services when the gaps in service provision are identified (Monti, 2012).
Different worldviews affecting engagement
When a person has low self-worth, they feel the need to take drugs to feel better therefore, during treatment services, the perception has first to change to promote healing and self –confidence.
5.Four cultural issues which may affect a young person's decisions
Customs of a person can affect whether they take treatment and in a particular place or not. Customs will require one to act in a particular manner so as not to offend the client or to make them feel comfortable in utilizing services from particular practitioners.
Another cultural consideration is language, where language barrier ought to be addressed for the proper provision of services; lack of understanding can lead give the young youth and attitude not to continue with treatment,
Also, religion is another cultural consideration, where a person acts in a particular way, or expect other people to act in a particular way because their religion requires of them to act that way. Lack of such considerations can lead to conflict or the other person feeling offended.
Lastly, interpersonal relationships can affect decision making when the needs of the family are put before individual needs.
Principles of effective communication
Facial expressions can help in communicating the message in a way that a person is appreciated and taken seriously.
Body language – reinforces relationships and make those listening interested in what one has to say while at the same time respecting and putting a value on what is being said.
Communicating in a clear and in a manner which is pleasant is also crucial as it ensures that a person understands what is being said.
.Approaching communication difficulties
When a person does not understand what is being said; Empathy and patience can be important to improve communication.
To prevent misunderstanding, the speaker should pass information in a concise but clear manner.
When there is a lack of trust, effective communication through confidence and body language can build trust.
8.information to families in reassuring them
oyoung people and their families should be included in the planning for pharmacotherapy so that they understand the drugs being given to the patient and why
Service providers also need to explain to the client and the family the use of different drugs and the importance
The service providers can also accommodate the family members and ask them what they would like and see what is possible and can be incorporated in the care plan.
References
Mitchell, P. F., Kutin, J. J., Daley, K., Best, D., & Bruun, A. J. (2016). Gender differences in psychosocial complexity for a cohort of adolescents attending youth-specific substance abuse services. Children and Youth Services Review, 68, 34-43.
Monti, P. M., Colby, S. M., & Tevyaw, T. O. L. (Eds.). (2012). Adolescents, alcohol, and substance abuse: Reaching teens through brief interventions. Guilford Press.
