The nurse is planning to implement addiction treatment groups at the inner city clinic. Which knowledge regarding addictions and its related therapies will facilitate implementation of the groups?

A) Relapse is a common feature of substance abuse.
B) Hereditary, as well as complex environmental influences, predisposes one to substance dependence.
C) Clients with a substance dependence cannot be held accountable for their actions.
D) Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) are accepted treatment approaches.


Answer: B

Knowing the psychobiology aspects of heritability and predisposition to substance dependence, as well as the complex environmental influences, helps diminish stigma. Acknowledging relapse, treatment approaches, and behavioral intentions does not address the psychobiology of the illness.

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