During the past 6 months, a client has gradually withdrawn from friends and family, choosing instead to spend time alone and obtain increasing amounts of cocaine
While the client initially limited drug use to weekends, more frequent "hits" are needed to make it through the week and this involves use at work. This client meets the criteria for: a. detoxification c. substance abuse
b. narcotics anonymous d. substance dependence
D
Substance is a drug, legal or illegal, that may cause physical or mental impairment. Dependence or addiction is reliance to such a degree that abstinence causes physical withdrawal symptoms or a psychological craving for the substance.
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