When Assessing Substance Abuse, Counselors Need to Focus on Assessing

question 35

Multiple Choice

When assessing substance abuse, counselors need to focus on assessing:

• A)internal and external triggers that precede the substance use.
• B)social and interpersonal factors.
• C)type of substances used and amount taken.
• D)all of the above.

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