Physicians Who Have a Specialization in Addictions

question 16

Multiple Choice

Physicians who have a specialization in addictions:

• A) are referred to as the primary counselor.
• B) rarely prescribe any medications.
• C) often are recovering themselves.
• D) are referred to as an addictionologist.
• E) all the above.

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, incorporating stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Exhaustion Stage

The third stage of the general adaptation syndrome, which occurs if the organism fails in its efforts to resist the stressor.

Primary Appraisal

A cognitive evaluation of a potentially stressful event to determine whether its effect is positive, irrelevant, or negative.

Potential Stressor

Any event, situation, or condition that has the possibility to cause stress.