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melina_rosy

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Which patient response would support the conclusion that the patient has moved into the dark side' of a narcotic addition?
 
  a. I've been abusing drugs for at least 10 years.
  b. Drugs makes me feel good; that why I use them.
  c. I don't like the way I feel when I don't use drugs.
  d. Drugs are something that I can either take or leave

Question 2

A substance use disorder (SUD) is a likely comorbid mental illness in which patient?
 
  a. The soldier diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder
  b. The teenager demonstrating symptoms of poor impulse control
  c. The older adult diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's disease
  d. The new mother exhibiting symptoms of postpartum depression


bimper21

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
During beginning use (the light side), the feel good effects are dominant. As the individual becomes habituated to the drug, tolerance and withdrawal symptoms develop; this consti-tutes the dark side. The remaining options do not describe effects of drug use.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Posttraumatic stress disorder creates a risk for substance use or relapse. A total of 30 to 60 of persons with SUDs meet the criteria for comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder. The remaining options have not shown such a prevalence of comorbid relationship with SUDs.


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