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Evvie72

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on: Jul 19, 2018
The first step in treatment for substance abuse requires that the person recognize
 
  1. the need for help.
  2. that he or she is in denial of the problem.
  3. how ill the substance is making him or her.
  4. the need for continued use of the substance.

Question 2

In order for a substance-related disorder to be diagnosed, the pattern of substance use must lead to
 
  1. significant costs involved with the habit.
  2. significant disturbances in social functioning.
  3. significantly impaired functioning and distress.
  4. significant physical changes related to the abused substance.


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elyse44

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

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The first step in treatment is to recognize the need for help.

Answer to Question 2

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The pattern of substance use must be disabling and lead to significantly impaired function-ing and distress. The person must demonstrate signs of tolerance, withdrawal, and depend-ence.


Evvie72

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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