Over the course of the last year “Elizabeth” has gone from prostituting herself, abusing cocaine and living on the streets, to renting her own apartment, staying clean and sober and staying clear of abusive relationships. Recently, however “Elizabeth” has had a set back and relapsed to her old bad habits. Disappointing as this is, it is not a surprise considering she has followed the same path of drug abuse and prostitution for a good portion of her adult life; while she has only maintained a healthy and housed lifestyle for short periods.
Thankfully, “Elizabeth” now has a team of social workers dedicated to seeing her do well. Working together this team has convinced “Elizabeth” to attend substance abuse treatment groups three times a week and individual counseling sessions twice a week. In addition, she has been encouraged to attend social activities with a local behavioral health agency. She is currently working to enroll in such an agency.
With some additional encouragement and the threat of jail time hanging over her head, “Elizabeth” has turned a corner in the last few weeks and appears to be heading towards another level of self sufficiency and balance in her life.