The 5^th Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental

question 9

Multiple Choice

The 5^th Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders requires that patients diagnosed with mild substance abuse disorder must:

• A) have a comorbid anxiety disorder.
• B) have comorbid depression
• C) exhibit two to three symptoms.
• D) exhibit at least four specific symptoms.

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Definitions:

Breathe

The process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs, critical for oxygen exchange and carbon dioxide removal in the body.

Day

A period of 24 hours from midnight to midnight, serving as a basic unit of time universally recognized for organizing daily life and activities.

Breathing Process

The physiological process that involves the intake of oxygen and the expulsion of carbon dioxide from the respiratory system.

Circulatory System

The body's system responsible for the movement of blood and lymph, carrying nutrients and oxygen to cells while removing waste products.