Jose is a Latino client who presents with occupational difficulties. He was laid
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Jose is a Latino client who presents with occupational difficulties. He was laid off from a construction job 8 months ago and has been unable to find work. Ever since he lost his job, he has been drinking alcohol heavily throughout the day. He also reports “occasional” marijuana use. Jose recently was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and has to appear in court next month. His wife is angry with him because she depends on him to pick up their 3 children from school, and now he may lose his driver’s license. Jose has always been a hard worker, but he admits that there were times that he often drank alcohol while working on construction jobs to eliminate his stress. He reports having intermittent episodes of anxiety since adolescence. Based on the information provided, Jose’s principal diagnosis would likely be:
Explanation / Answer
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5 (DSM-5) Cluster B:The ten Personality Disorders
Jose would likely be diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder.
The person suffering from this disorder have intense and unstable emotions, often are stressed and anxious.This instability in emotions lead them to alcoholism and Substance abuse as in the case of Jose.
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