An Advantage of Using an Integrated Substance Abuse and Mental

question 15

Multiple Choice

An advantage of using an integrated substance abuse and mental health approach when treating clients with co-occurring disorders is

• A)it significantly lowers rate of relapse.
• B)individualized planning and personalization of services.
• C)it increases the availability of treatment funding.
• D)clients can address concerns quickly.

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Definitions:

Withdrawal Symptoms

are physical or psychological effects experienced when reducing or ceasing intake of a substance that one is dependent on.

Heroin Addict

An individual suffering from addiction to heroin, a powerful illegal opioid, characterized by a compulsive need to use the drug despite harmful consequences.

Alfred Lindesmith

A sociologist known for his studies on drug addiction and for being an early critic of the US drug policy.

Prescription Drug

A prescription drug is medication legally prescribed by a healthcare professional for a specific health condition.