Abordaje psicoterapéutico de un paciente de 39 años con síndrome de dependencia a múltiples sustancias y trastorno mixto ansioso-depresivo en un centro especializado

Abstract

Abstract: In the present work, the clinical case of a 39-year-old male patient is addressed. admitted to a Specialized Treatment Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Consumption. The patient presents mental and behavioral disorders related to consumption of multiple drugs, with dependence syndrome, currently abstinent in an environment protected, and a mixed anxiety-depressive disorder. First, an evaluation was carried out exhaustive through interviews, observation and the use of psychological instruments such as: MoCA, ASSIST, SEAPSI, and the Hamilton Depression and Anxiety scales. These instruments allowed establishing a precise diagnosis, on the basis of which, developed a personalized therapeutic plan with an integrative approach. This plan included various techniques of cognitive-behavioral therapy, gestalt therapy and mindfulness, with the objective of eliminating problematic consumption, providing therapeutic tools to reduce anxious and depressive symptoms, improve social and resolution skills of conflicts. The proposed integrative approach made it possible to comprehensively address the problem of the patient, obtaining positive results such as a significant reduction of the symptoms presented.