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gbarreiro

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Providing education on drug abuse to a high school class is an example of which type of prevention?
 
  A) Primary prevention
  B) Secondary prevention
  C) Tertiary prevention
  D) Primary intervention

Question 2

The principles of detoxification for opiates, alcohol, cocaine, and tobacco:
 
  a. are fundamentally the same
  b. vary because some substances are more addicting
  c. depend on the treatment team's preferences
  d. cannot be compared



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Answer to Question 1

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The principles of detoxification for opiates, alcohol, cocaine, and tobacco are fundamentally the same. Detoxification consists of providing medication to replace the abused substance, monitoring the client's vital signs, providing for client safety, and demonstrating active listening and presence to provide support to the client.





 

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