2014). Substance abusers may exhibit behavior that is threatening where utilizing social control would be necessary. To incorporate the concept of empowerment with assisting the client I would encourage and motivate the client to take control of their own life. I would also provide them with the tools and strategies needed to help them reach sobriety. I would want the client to set realistic and achievable goals as well as be able to become independent and not solely dependent upon a facility. The goal would be for the client to grow from their current situation and to successfully follow a plan that will help them become a better version of themselves. To make sure the client is able to achieve the goals set it would be necessary for me to incorporate both social control and empowerment concepts into the objectives.