A Short-Term Goal for a Patient in the Early Stage

question 5

Multiple Choice

A short-term goal for a patient in the early stage of therapy for addiction to sedatives and stimulants is,"The patient will:

• A) verbalize dependence on drugs."
• B) discuss his or her addictive behavior with others."
• C) recognize the situations in which drugs are abused."
• D) understand the reasons the dependency on drugs developed."

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