When treating persons who have had long periods of alcohol dependence and abuse, the worker might reasonably expect that
A. there is a high likelihood of cycling between periods of relapse and recovery.
B. once treatment has been fully implemented clients will be free of their addiction.
C. the client will consistently lie about their alcohol use.
D. their friends will be supportive and try to help them refrain from using alcohol.
A. there is a high likelihood of cycling between periods of relapse and recovery.
The treatment of addictions is not for the faint of heart. Relapses can be expected to occur with some frequency as clients slowly learn that they cannot control their alcohol use and need to abstain completely. While clients may lie, it should not be assumed that this is a universal trait. It is unlikely that long-term chronic alcoholics will have a circle of friends who will support their efforts to stop drinking. The opposite can be expected as old associates encourage the client to rejoin the circle of drinking associates.
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