A social worker providing substance abuse services is concerned that an adolescent client may be actively using drugs. After discussing the concern with the client, the social worker remains unsure about the client's drug use. The social worker should NEXT interview the client’s:
A. teachers
B. peers
C. parents
D. grandparents
Answer: C. parents
Explanation: This is an unscored item. The social worker should speak with the parents of the adolescent (key C) before obtaining information from resources outside the family. It would not be appropriate to question teachers, the grandparents, or the client's peers about the possible drug use.
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