A client hospitalized for complications related to long-term alcohol misuse expresses a desire to stop drinking and says, 'I feel like I can't do this alone.' Which intervention would best address the client’s immediate psychosocial needs?
Connect the client with a local group that offers peer support for individuals recovering from alcohol misuse.
Encourage the client to gradually reduce drinking on their own at home.
Provide a list of inpatient facilities that offer detoxification services.
Describe the withdrawal symptoms the client may experience after stopping alcohol consumption.
Connecting the client with a local support group is the best intervention because it directly addresses their feeling of being unable to stop drinking without help. Groups like Alcoholics Anonymous offer structured support, a sense of community, and shared experiences that can improve motivation and decrease feelings of isolation. While providing information on withdrawal symptoms or treatment programs is useful for education and planning, these actions do not address the client’s immediate concern about their inability to cope alone. Gradual reduction of alcohol intake independently is not advised due to potential dangers associated with unsafe withdrawal and the lack of professional oversight.
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