Severe Confusion and Autonomic Overactivity in the Form of the Sweating

question 92

Multiple Choice

Severe confusion and autonomic overactivity in the form of the sweating, heart palpitations, and trembling that occurs during alcohol withdrawal is

• A)delirious tremens.
• B)delirium tremens.
• C)delirious tolerance.
• D)delirium tolerance.

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Definitions:

Scientifically Based

Refers to methods or practices that are founded on evidence gathered through scientific research and empirical data.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic process.

Twelve-Step Approach

A set of guiding principles for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems, emphasizing peer support and a spiritual foundation.

Community Reinforcement

Community reinforcement is a behavioral treatment approach that focuses on altering the individual’s environment to make a substance-free lifestyle more rewarding than one centered around substance use.