Proximal Vs. Distal
Goals attainable in a short period of time, although they may not want to or may not be accustomed to doing so.
What is proximal
A participant misses treatment because they have no way to get there.
What is transportation
Participant is living in safe, secure environment and is likely to remain in this environment for the foreseeable future.
What is stable housing
When distal goals become proximal goals
What is early remission
Artist with albums titled Recovery and Relapse
Participants are not yet capable to achieve or can only do so intermittently or for a limited time.
What is distal goals
A participant cannot attend treatment because they must care for their children.
What is lack of childcare
Participant has demonstrated the ability to attend services including court hearings, treatment and drug testing
What is reliable attendance
When proximal treatment goals become managed
What is sustained remission
She was a child actress that acted in ET as a child. As an adult she was in Never Been Kissed and has her own talk show
Who is Drew Barrymore?
Attending all scheduled treatment sessions this week
What is a proximal goal
Participants waiting weeks for treatment placement experience this common barrier.
What is delayed access to services
Research consistently identifies this relationship as one of the strongest predictors of treatment engagement and completion
What is the therapeutic alliance (or positive participant-provider relationship).
One-time or short-period, isolated event of substance use, not indicating a pattern
What is episode of use
This famous actor starred in The Hangover and A Star is Born. He struggled with alcohol abuse that worsened with his rise in fame.
Who is Bradley Cooper?
Reunification with children after meeting program requirements
What is a distal goal
This basic need often determines whether participants can focus on recovery.
What is stable housing
When the participant is no longer experiencing persistent substance cravings, withdrawal symptoms, anhedonia, executive dysfunction, acute mental health symptoms or cognitive impairments.
What is clinical stability
A return to substance use after a period of abstinence, often indicating a pattern over time.
What is recurrence of use
This Marvel Superhero once said "I am allergic to narcotics, I break out in handcuffs."
Who is Robert Downey Jr?
Building a stable, healthy lifestyle that supports long-term recovery.
What is a distal goal
Research suggests that recovery is strengthened by supportive _______.
What are relationships?
The HAQ-II and the WAI are validated instruments that treatment providers can use to assess what?
What is therapeutic alliance
Reduce drug and alcohol testing when this is achieved
What is early remission
This famous actress and musician, known for their roles on Disney. They entered rehab for the first time at seventeen due to substance abuse struggles.
Who is Demi Lovato?