Lewis Characters Flashcards
Natalie
Addicted to: heroin
Background story: college student, had difficult relationship with her stepdad. Ended up getting caught with heroin, went to several treatment centers, went to jail, went back to school, and got a masters in SW.
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Brian
Addicted To: Meth
Background Story: Had a sucessful company, started using meth to feel more ‘tuned in.’ His use of drugs led to his separation from wife Vera; sees daughter Megan occasionally. On his way to see her on her b-day, he stops by his dealer. Was invited to NA by a friend which led him to turn his life around.
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Donna
Addicted to: pain killers
Background Story: works at a hospital, everyone thinks she’s “a saint” until one day at a party, her brother in law catches her going through his luggage looking for pills–all of which was caught on camera. She went to a residential unit to get help.
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Johnny
Addicted to: alcohol
Background story: went to catholic school where brother was abused. Divorced twice, no r/s with daughters which is when his heavy drinking started.
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Alice
Diagnosed with Anorexia
Background Story: Had a friend Laurie growing up that made her feel inferior, mother also instilled ideas of body inconformity regarding having too small of breasts and needing a flat stomach. Eventually attended university counseling services and joined a group.
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