A Friend of Yours Has Been in a 6-Month Treatment

question 498

Multiple Choice

A friend of yours has been in a 6-month treatment program for drug addiction. He is doing well, and has been free of drugs for a while, but when you pick him up after he is released from the program and bring him back to his usual neighbourhood, he begins to experience drug cravings and withdrawal symptoms. This is most likely because ______.

• A)he is exaggerating his feelings to manipulate you into getting him some drugs
• B)most treatment programs are only successful after at least a year
• C)memories of his previously existing problems have been triggered by the cue of his previous environment
• D)classically conditioned compensatory mechanisms have been triggered by the cue of his previous environment

---

Definitions:

Competence

The ability or skill to do something successfully or efficiently.

NASW Code

The code of ethics developed by the National Association of Social Workers, guiding principles for professional conduct and decision-making.

Skills

Abilities and expertise developed through practice and education to perform tasks effectively.