Author Question: A thorough medical examination should be conducted before, after, and during withdrawal from a ... (Read 23 times)

jparksx · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

A thorough medical examination should be conducted before, after, and during withdrawal from a substance because of:

a. the possibility of death related to cardiac arrest, STDs, and seizures.
b. possible medical complications related to past and current drug use as well as medical complications related to detoxing.
c. the importance of accurate documentation for insurance and research purposes.
d. the importance of ruling out other medical problems such as diabetes, thyroid problems, and tumors.

Question 2

Rachel is studying suicide. She is surprised to learn that, historically, people avoided talking about suicide because of the ____.

a. shame and stigma involved in taking one's life
b. enduring pain of losing a loved one
c. lack of available statistics to make a discussion meaningful
d. aura of honor bestowed on people who take their own lives