Children Who Live with at Least One Parent in Need

question 121

Multiple Choice

Children who live with at least one parent in need of treatment for drug and alcohol dependency are more likely to

• A)live in a conflict-free environment.
• B)avoid a similar fate when they are adults.
• C)be unaffected by the parent's behavior.
• D)suffer physical illness.

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Definitions:

Emergency Department

A specialized department in a hospital that provides immediate treatment for acute illnesses and trauma.

Suicide Thoughts

Thoughts about taking one's own life, often a symptom of a deeper mental health issue or distress.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A medical treatment that involves inducing seizures in patients under anesthesia for therapeutic effects, often used in severe psychiatric conditions.

Depression

Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.