Christopher Jones Case Study

Christopher Jones is an athletic 47 year old African American male who was a former player in the National Football League who played for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Oakland Raiders. Over the course of 15 years a host of risk factors are associated with the onset of drug and alcohol addiction and substance abuse. There is a growing body of evidence pointing to the powerful influence of early adverse experiences, as well as drug use and abuse in parents. His drug addiction is a developmental disorder. Mr. Jones experiences adversity at key stages of development with addictions beginning during his adolescence, which appeared to be an especially vulnerable time for the onset of drug use and abuse and the transition to addiction.
Prior to drug addiction at the height of his career, physically Mr. Jones was a strong wide receiver who measured in height at 6 feet 5 inches and weighed in 220 pounds. He gained recognition for his athletic ability and his hand and eye coordination skills. After examining photos and medical records of Mr. Jones during his addiction, a

He states that during that period his life, he was no longer welcomed at family functions and lost some endorsements. Organizations that he once proudly represented, no longer asked for his representation.
According to Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, Mr. Jones is currently in the generativity vs. stagnation stage. In this stage, he is remorseful for his poor judgement in his past and has now decided to change his life in a way that he could guide the next generation.
Each stage in Mr. Jones’s life presents a crisis or conflict and throughout those stages observation was conducted and the conclusion was made that his growth and change continued throughout his life. His effort to rehabilitate himself is admirable and courageous. He is now chosen to work for an organization that helps to rehabilitate