A client has smoked two packs of cigarettes daily for many years. When she does not smoke or tries
to "cut back," she becomes anxious, craves a cigarette, cannot concentrate, and gets a headache. This
scenario would be assessed as
a. substance abuse.
b. substance intoxication.
c. substance dependence.
d. recreational use of a social drug.
C
Nicotine meets the criteria for "substance," the criterion for dependence (tolerance) is present, and
withdrawal symptoms are noted with abstinence or reduction of dose. The scenario does not meet
criteria for substance abuse, intoxication, or recreational use of a social drug.
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