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cdr_15

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on: Jul 31, 2018
Which of the following is true about substance abuse in older adults?
 
  a. Physicians tend to over-prescribe medications.
  b. Substance abuse concerns of older adults relate to alcohol abuse, prescriptive drugs, and over-the-counter medications.
  c. Older adults who seek treatment for substance abuse generally respond well to treatment.
  d. All of the above are true.

Question 2

Longer lengths of counseling treatment appear to be
 
  a. more effective than short-term treatment.
  b. less desirable among clients.
  c. more desirable among professional counselors.
  d. All of the above.


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tuwy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 31, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a


cdr_15

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Reply 2 on: Jul 31, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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