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cagreen833 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The client has been diagnosed with depression for a long time. He recently started using cocaine to help relieve his depression. The client is an example of a person with a(n)

1. addiction.
2. dual diagnosis.
3. fear of failure.
4. poor prognosis.

Question 2

The most commonly acquired mental health problems in older adulthood are

1. dementia and delusions.
2. Depression and suicide.
3. Alzheimer's disease and delirium.
4. Alzheimer's disease and dementias.

peilian · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
Individuals with a dual diagnosis are suffering from two mental health disorders, one of which is usually substance related.

Answer to Question 2

4
The most common acquired mental health problems in older adulthood are Alzheimer's dis-ease and other dementias.