Section 2: Applications of the Social Model The suggested treatment protocol for …show more content…
Juan’s and his mother show codependency. Since Juan is the only child that remains nearby she puts all her attention on him. Juan’s mother also seems to be trying to make amends for working so much as Juan grew up. Whenever Juan asks for money his mother is always there to supply what she can. She has picked him up in the middle of the night from parties when he was too intoxicated to make it home. She is often at Juan’s home dropping off food, preparing meals, and taking care of Juan when he is sick from heroin withdrawal. As Juan continues in his treatment if will be importance to break this codependency cycle. (Thombs & Osborn,