Which family problem is BEST approached by viewing the family as a component of society?
a. parents having marital difficulties
b. poor mother-infant interaction
c. a client's lithium toxicity
d. a family member's drug abuse
D
If a family member abuses drugs, the best approach is to view the family as a component of society. Some of society's major problems include youth drug addiction and violence. Problems such as drug addiction are then viewed from a public health perspective and societal perspective.
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