A 45-year-old female is referred to a social worker after being discharged from a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. Through the assessment process, the social worker identifies a history of depression. In developing a case conceptualization, the
social worker should FIRST:
a) See the substance use as a way of self-medicating
b) View the depression as a result of the substance use
c) Find out the date of onset of each problem
d) Review DSM-IV-TR criteria for mental health and substance use disorders
Answer: C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following is not true for people of color in the United States?
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