Theoretical Model and Approaches: Applying Socio-cultural Model

Theoretical Model and Approaches
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Theoretical Model and Approaches
Case #1 and Applying Socio-cultural Model
The socio-cultural theory for addiction is a kind of model that focuses on the social context that an individual belongs to and how it affects their usage of drugs (Marinaci et al., 2019). It designs a definite association between drug abuse and disparity. The concept argues that a person who fits in a cluster composed of persons who habitually misuse drugs are informally and culturally challenged. They are correspondingly at elevated risk of being drug addicts (Marinaci et al., 2019).
For instance, Luke, African American, is a drug addict. He associates himself with a gang, where drug abuse is never a big deal. Luke comes from a humble background and his mother, Mrs. Lloyd, wants him to be morally capacitated and disengage from hooliganism. Luke occasionally causes dramatic events with his sister, Kate. The scenarios majorly end in physical fights, and the sister has reportedly suffered severe injuries. Mrs. Lloyd has regularly intervened since she cares for her son by subjecting him to rehab services. Luke has had about three sponsors, and they have complained that his condition is getting out of hand. He may, unfortunately, become mentally incapacitated. Some of Luke's group members have been admitted to mental rehabilitation facilities.
Luke once changed his ways but later relapsed, continued with his drug life, and returned to the group. Floyd, one of the patrons who have helped Luke through rehab procedures, once labeled him deviant since he uses hard drugs. He also proposed that Luke be taken to a mental rehab center for further treatment. However, Luke also opposed such an idea and refused to proceed with any rehabilitation program. Mrs. Lloyd is currently stranded and seeks help from anyone. She says that Luke rarely reports home, and there are reports that his situation has advanced further than before.
Consequently, the socio-cultural model suits the scenario since it posits that the nature of a social setup in which one belongs influences drug utilization (Marinaci et al., 2019). It creates explicit connections between drug use and inequality. It proposes that a person who belongs to a cluster composed of individuals who often abuse drugs and socially and culturally disadvantaged are at greater risk of becoming a drug addict. It equally identifies that society tags consumers of particular substances as aberrant (Marinaci et al., 2019). Thus, it creates advanced issues. Hence, this model helps find the best solutions to drug concerns in society and intends to induce change in the societal surroundings instead of assisting a single individual when several persons are affected in the community (Capuzzi & Stauffer, 2020). It similarly helps design procedures to handle various social issues, including discrimination, poverty, and poor living standards like housing. Therefore, Luke's family will benefit from the socio-cultural model, but other families will equally be beneficiaries of the services from the model.
Case #2 and Applying the Moral Model as an Approach
The moral theory of addiction states that a moral aspect can be essential while seeking help with addiction (Barnet et al., 2018). A religious personality can intervene for divine power and find a lasting resolve for substance addiction—particularly alcohol (Capuzzi & Stauffer, 2020). Besides, a higher spiritual being may be relevant in addressing drunkenness.
For example, Monica is such an adorable woman coming from a humble background. She is a staunch believer in Christian teachings, and similarly, a regular churchgoer. Monica has been in a marriage with Steve for about eight years. As Steve attempts to recover from alcohol addiction, Monica intervenes as a responsible woman who cares for her husband and the sole intention of saving the future of her marriage. The couple has one kid—Austin is presently in grade 2, and his teacher is fond of him and makes positive comments as a bright student. Unfortunately, Monica seems to misunderstand Steve's state of addiction since he occasionally becomes violent after getting drunk. Monica has ever complained to Steve, but every effort has been thwarted—he sometimes beats her up without feeling any remorse. Monica has tried to be supportive and willingly seek family therapeutic services. She had equally engaged Steve in church activities to help him get regularly committed and hold him into the Christian faith.
After their marriage had lasted for about one year, their church priest made a weird remark regarding Steve's behavior, intermittent addiction. He also associated such addiction with waywardness and being a child of Satan. Steve felt terrible about the entire remark and stopped from attending church services. During the entire marriage, Steve has been involved in rehabilitation activities with a dire quest for help with his addiction. He has been through about five rehabilitation facilities. Unfortunately, the nature of assistance received from such centers has been short-lived—lasting for countable weeks or even less than a quarter-year. Though it appears like clock worth regarding Steve's addiction, he relapses twice or thrice. The situation is customarily experienced each holiday season per year, regardless of his constant involvement in outpatient psychoanalysis and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Marcus is Steve's patron who aids him to work through the procedures—he shows up for the meetings.
Conversely, during his reverts, Steve is an aggressive and despicable alcoholic. He likewise becomes a little hostile towards Monica by shouting at her, humiliating her, and sometimes overlap into hurting her physically. Various individuals have always been concerned and asked questions concerning their marriage issues, including Monica's family. She has incessantly defended her husband by giving excuses concerning his unt...