Author Question: Which of the following are true about Alcoholics Anonymous? (Select all that apply) A. A ... (Read 46 times)

nmorano1

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 598
Which of the following are true about Alcoholics Anonymous? (Select all that apply)
 
  A.
  A physician referral is needed.
  B.
  Family and friends are encouraged to attend the regular meetings with the alcoholic.
  C.
  No last names are used at the meetings.
  D.
  The group for family members is Al-Anon.
  E.
  Offshoots such as Narcotics Anonymous follow a different philosophy.
  F.
  The individual is encouraged to admit he or she is powerless over alcohol.

Question 2

You find out that your schizophrenic patient is also using opioids to counteract the frightening hallucinations. What term(s) is used to describe this? (Select all that apply)
 
  A.
  Dual diagnosis
  B.
  Bipolar schizophrenia
  C.
  Co-occurring disorder
  D.
  Opioid-related schizophrenia
  E.
  Schizophrenia: Addiction type



kristenb95

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C, D, F
One of the strengths of this program is its anonymity, so last names are never used and meetings are closed. Admitting powerlessness over the substance abused is key to making progress.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C
Dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorder, is very common in people with psychiatric disorders who self-medicate for uncomfortable symptoms.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.

Did you know?

Not getting enough sleep can greatly weaken the immune system. Lack of sleep makes you more likely to catch a cold, or more difficult to fight off an infection.

Did you know?

A serious new warning has been established for pregnant women against taking ACE inhibitors during pregnancy. In the study, the risk of major birth defects in children whose mothers took ACE inhibitors during the first trimester was nearly three times higher than in children whose mothers didn't take ACE inhibitors. Physicians can prescribe alternative medications for pregnant women who have symptoms of high blood pressure.

Did you know?

More than 4.4billion prescriptions were dispensed within the United States in 2016.

Did you know?

Intradermal injections are somewhat difficult to correctly administer because the skin layers are so thin that it is easy to accidentally punch through to the deeper subcutaneous layer.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library