A therapy patient with a history of drug abuse seems euphoric, excessively restless and far more talkative than usual. He speaks rapidly, relating many ideas quickly and without explaining their relationship to each other. He seems suspicious of everything the social worker says and relates a grandiose scheme for marketing a new product that he says he can develop. The social worker might suspect
A. a psychotic episode.
B. alcohol intoxication.
C. dissociation.
D. amphetamine intoxication.
D. amphetamine intoxication.
The behaviors described are among the signs of amphetamine use and are similar to those of cocaine. Grandiosity, euphoria and high energy are often accompany amphetamine use. Other behaviors include hyper vigilance, impaired judgement, heightened sensitivity and changes in sociability. The symptoms usually disappear within 24 hours.
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The stance toward practice of the clinical?research model includes all of the following
EXCEPT:
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a. “… I appreciate your thoughtfulness in picking up my prescription.” b. “… I thought I told you about Mom spending a week with us.” c. “… he never tells me he loves me.” d. “… she makes more money, and I don’t like how it makes me feel when I have to ask for money.”