The Community Reinforcement Approach, a New Type of Programme That

question 40

Multiple Choice

The community reinforcement approach, a new type of programme that has been started to address the problem of substance abuse, includes all of the following components EXCEPT

• A)a non-substance-abusing relative participates with the alcoholic in relationship-improvement sessions.
• B)encouraging the substance abuser to accept that his or her friends may continue to be users but associating with them is still OK.
• C)assistance with employment, education, finances or other social service areas is provided to help reduce stress.
• D)suggesting options for new recreational activities to replace previous drug-related activities.

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Definitions:

Tunica Media

The middle layer of the wall of a blood vessel, composed primarily of smooth muscle cells and elastic fibers, which regulate vascular diameter and blood pressure.

Elastic Tissue

Connective tissue that allows tissues in the body to resume their shape after stretching or contracting.

Elastic Artery

A type of artery that contains a high proportion of elastic tissue, allowing it to stretch in response to each pulse and help maintain blood pressure.

Muscular Artery

A type of medium-sized artery that has a thicker muscular layer, which allows for regulation of blood flow by contracting or dilating.