He would also benefit from attending a Narcotics Anonymous (NA) group for peer support. His goals of treatment would include the following: (1) decrease frequency in criminal acts, (2) improve communication and relationship with his mother, (3) maintain a healthy relationship with his girlfriend, (4) improve his health status by decreasing frequency of drug use (5) and maintain healthy relationship with other peers. A successful addiction treatment for Harry would be a twelve-step program or group that provides consistency and emotional support. .
Tyrone is an African-American male who is best friends with Harry. His drug addiction is similar to Harry's as he also used cocaine, heroin and speed. In the film, Tyrone's drug addiction led him to prison where he experienced racism and feelings of isolation. Before considering a counseling treatment strategy, the counselor would need to take into account the cultural implications of working with African American clients. Understanding Tyrone's cultural viewpoint, background, and triggers related to racism would help establish trust and a sense of unconditional positive regard in the therapeutic relationship. Tyrone would benefit from individual counseling and especially group counseling, as the "concept of collectivism are critical in working with African American clients" (Brooks, 2015, p. 22). His goals of treatment would include the following: (1) decrease in frequency of drug use, (2) decrease in frequency of criminal behavior, (3) maintain healthy relationships with peers, (4) and develop a healthy lifestyle. Like Harry's, a successful addiction treatment would include the twelve-step program and a peer support group that provides consistency and emotional support.
Sara Goldfarb is a white elderly woman who is poor and widowed. Her addiction includes television and appetite suppressants (i.e., amphetamines). Her relationship with her son Harry is poor as she was mostly left alone in her apartment without very many visitations from Harry.
