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brutforce

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A dually diagnosed client is one who has been diagnosed for substance abuse or dependency in more than one facility.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The American Academy of Pediatrics developed criteria to assist families in selecting substance abuse programs for adolescents. List the five criteria.



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Answer to Question 1

False. (A dually diagnosed client is one with a substance abuse or dependency disorder and a chronic mental illness.)

Answer to Question 2

(1) Parent and family involvement in treatment; (2) low staff-to-patient ratio; (3) separation of the adolescent clients based on their developmental level; (4) professional staff leading the group sessions; (5) treatment facility located close to the client's home



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