The nurse is reinforcing factors that contribute to addiction to a group of patients recovering from addiction and their family members. Which statement made by a patient or family member would indicate the need for additional teaching?
1. "I'm not likely to have any more problems with addiction since neither of my parents had a problem with addiction."
2. "I can still see my friends as long as I stay away from alcohol."
3. "I don't want to become addicted like my husband did. I'm never going to take any kind of drug unless I absolutely have to."
4. "I realize now that I was just looking for ways to help me feel good about myself."
5. "After a while, it just seemed even though I was not in pain, I would still want to take the pain pills."
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Addiction depends on multiple and complex variables. Genetics plays a part but many other factors also contribute to addiction.
Rationale 2: Counselors encourage users to stop associating with social contacts who shared the substance abuse to lessen the possibility for relapse.
Rationale 3: The therapeutic use of drugs rarely causes addiction when used according to accepted medical protocols.
Rationale 4: The drug experience may bring feelings of pleasure or well-being. The patient may find achieving this feeling to be worth repeating, leading to addiction.
Rationale 5: This patient recognizes that taking pain medication even when in not pain leaves one vulnerable for addiction. The therapeutic use of drugs rarely causes addiction when used according to accepted medical protocols.
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