Author Question: When Russell is stressed, he takes cocaine because it slows his heart rate and makes him sleepy and ... (Read 202 times)

Mr. Wonderful · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

When Russell is stressed, he takes cocaine because it slows his heart rate and makes him sleepy and hungry. He snorts the drug and is able to stop using it after a couple of uses. When the cocaine effects wear off, he feels depressed. What portion of Russell's substance use is likely?

a. It is likely that cocaine slows his heart rate.
b. It is likely that he will feel depressed after the cocaine effects wear off.
c. It is likely that he will become able to stop using after a couple of uses.
d. It is likely that cocaine makes him sleepy and hungry.

Question 2

Gary was hospitalized when he was considered at high risk for suicide. A team of counselors saw him for four hours every day for three days until his suicidal thinking was greatly reduced. The team was extremely active in mobilizing his family and occupational resources outside the hospital. This experience best illustrates ____.

a. crisis intervention
b. right-to-suicide interventions
c. how psychotherapy is used with suicidal people
d. suicide prevention programs