Fern Has Always Been Quite Anxious

question 136

Multiple Choice

Fern has always been quite anxious. She has recently started a new job, and is constantly worried that she will make a mistake and be fired. Because of her social anxiety, she may be likely to

• A) Take a prescription sedative to get through the work day
• B) Buy sedatives on the street to get through the work day
• C) Self-medicate with alcohol and become alcohol dependent
• D) Self-medicate with amphetamines and become amphetamine dependent

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