Melissa Trevizo is a 37-year-old white woman who was charged more than a year ago with possession of a prohibited substance. Based on this assessment, it can be concluded that Melissa is not a substance-addicted person. Even though about seven years ago, M. was addicted to marijuana and methamphetamine, she realized that this addiction changed her life for the worse, and she should give up these substances. It is noteworthy that quitting illegal substances correlates with returning home to Kansas with their children. Accordingly, it can be assumed that the inability to stay with their children was a factor in drug use. In this regard, it seems that life in a family with children is a crucial guarantee of M.’s sobriety. In this case, children become an outlet for Melissa, relieve stress, and suppress her anxiety.
Therefore, Melissa is recommended to stay with her family to exclude the possibility of abuse of illegal substances. Being surrounded by family and children can motivate Melissa to self-development, and achieve new goals. After returning home, she has no right to be weak, mediocre, and passive. On the contrary, there is an incentive to become better: more tolerant, kinder, and nobler, because every child wants to be proud of their mother, to take an example from her. Thus, based on Melissa’s special affection for children, motherhood can induce in her the best qualities that are inherent in a person. Moreover, according to Melissa, she had no experience of receiving psychological counseling, she never needed it, and now she also does not see the need for it. Since Melissa does not show any signs of substance abuse, no treatment is required.