Author Question: When working with families of substance abusers, the first objective of the health care team is ... (Read 44 times)

asd123 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

When working with families of substance abusers, the first objective of the health care team is probably to:

a. identify the family enabler.
b. identify obstacles to the client's recovery.
c. restore hope to the client and family.
d. have the family confront the abuser.

Question 2

The improper use of drugs or chemical substances that have been prescribed or acquired for a legitimate therapeutic or nonrecreational use is:

a. habituation. c. substance dependence.
b. cross-tolerance. d. substance misuse.

Jsherida · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: Although this is important, it is not the first objective.
B Incorrect: Although this is important, it is not the first objective.
C Correct: Restoring hope to the client and family is the first objective.
D Incorrect: This is not the first objective, as this could negatively affect the client's success in recovering.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: The question does not describe habituation.
B Incorrect: The question does not define cross-tolerance.
C Incorrect: The question does not describe substance dependence.
D Correct: The question defines substance misuse.