Sarah Has Not Seen Her Uncle in Three Years

question 52

Multiple Choice

Sarah has not seen her uncle in three years. She is shocked when she finally does see him at a Thanksgiving dinner she is hosting because he has changed drastically. He is extremely thin, has lost a lot of teeth and looks about 20 years older. He seems anxious and depressed, even paranoid. She is further upset when she realizes he has stolen a large amount of cash from her dresser. Sarah suspects he has a substance use disorder. Use of what substance would most likely cause all of what Sarah has observed?

• A) methamphetamine
• B) hallucinogens
• C) ecstasy
• D) marijuana

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