Excessive use of marijuana and alcohol, especially within the last 2 years. "Kurt" began drinking and using marijuana at age 14 and by age 15 referred to the usage as "heavy". Despite recently being caught for the theft of his parents TYME card and $400, which resulted in him being forced to join an AODA group, he stillcontinues to "use" on a regular basis. He has also gone to work while intoxicated and attended a school dance under the influence of marijuana. As a result he was fired from his job and had to undergo a urine screen in order to again be allowed back into his particular school. Regardless of these consequences, 17-year-old "Kurt" still uses.Background InformationDemographic: Male, age 17, white.Early life: The youngest son in a two parent family, one older brother, one deceased brother, and a younger sister. The oldest son was killed in a "freak accident" about six years ago. "Kurt" expresses that since the accident (which he doesn't remember) home life as been difficult. His mom has psychological and AODA issues and has been diagnosed with Munchausen syndrome. He had a good relationship with his father. Relationship with brother not very good.Current home life: Lives at home with both parents and younger sister in a single family house. Remaining older brother moved out, recently. Average middle-class neighborhood. Social life: Many friends with three to four being close. He enjoys being around people most of thetime.Education: Currently attends a parochial school, is on schedule for graduation. He's in the 11th grade and getting passing grades (C-average).Employment: Currently working part-time after school and weekends. Previous job-he was fired for showing up intoxicated, however, has managed to keep a "summertime" job for the last two years.Military: N/AHealth: He rated current health as poor, stating bad lungs from previous bouts with pneumonia, and a bad back due to a 17% ...
