Intervención terapéutica integrativa en paciente con consumo de alcohol, actualmente en centro especializado en tratamiento de consumo problemático de alcohol y drogas

Abstract

Abstract: The case of a 36-year-old male patient is presented, who has a problematic alcohol consumption that has lasted several years. During the evaluation process, different methods were carried out, such as the semi-structured interview, clinical observation and the application of psychological tests.As a result of this evaluation process, the diagnosis of a mental and behavioral disorder related to the alcohol consumption, with dependence syndrome in a protected environment. To address this situation, a therapeutic process with an integrative approach was implemented, based on psychological currents such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Third Generation Therapies (mindfulness).A total of 13 sessions were completed where various techniques were used with the aim of objective of reducing alcohol consumption and preventing possible relapses. During this process, the patient acquired a deeper knowledge about the consequences of alcohol consumption and the risk factors that must be taken into account, as well as skills to handle situations that trigger a possible recidivism, strengthening their self-regulation capacity and their social skills.