Jerry Is a Substance Abuse Counselor Working with a Client

question 21

Multiple Choice

Jerry is a substance abuse counselor working with a client, Ned.Through completing a thorough assessment, Jerry has discovered that Ned has developed tolerance to cocaine, is preoccupied with using cocaine, has come to work high on cocaine, and continues to use cocaine despite his desire to quit, often to ward off symptoms of withdrawal. Based on this information, Jerry

• A)has sufficient information to diagnosis Ned with an SUD.
• B)should perform a drug test on Ned.
• C)should perform the DAST screening on Ned.
• D)should immediately get Ned into inpatient drug treatment.

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