What must a patient in the late stages of dependence do in order to recover?
a. Gain insight into the addiction
b. Receive treatment for substance abuse
c. Pledge to lead a completely different lifestyle
d. Seek a nondrug-oriented support system
ANS: B
Very few people in the late stage of dependence will recover without treatment. The other options may aid in the recovery, but it is the treatment that is essential for recovery.
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