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APUS57

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When an individual uses psychological strategies to cope with stressors in an attempt to decrease anxiety, this person is using a __________.
 
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__________ is the drug of choice in the treatment of heroin addiction to ease the effects of withdrawal from the drug.
 
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Answer to Question 1

defense mechanism
Most defense mechanisms, also called ego mechanisms, are used by most people at some time. Defense mechanisms are not a problem unless they become the only coping skills used by an individual.

Answer to Question 2

Methadone
It is important to monitor clients who are taking methadone because it can become addicting itself.




APUS57

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


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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