Which of the following information do counselors need in order to assess an individual's alcohol/drug problem?

A. Frequency of use, amounts used, set and setting of use
B. Age of initial drug and alcohol use
C. Use of coffee and cigarettes
D. Patterns of use, binges, periods of nonuse
E. All of these


Answer: E

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