In Substance Abuse Treatment, the Technique of Stimulus Avoidance Aims

question 55

Multiple Choice

In substance abuse treatment, the technique of stimulus avoidance aims at reducing

• A) episodes of binge drinking.
• B) prescription drug abuse.
• C) relapse rates.
• D) drug use among young adolescents.

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Definitions:

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