A 39-year-old woman was the victim of a violent assault 1 year ago and, in the ensuing period, has developed the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Additionally, she has become heavily dependent on alcohol and required multiple visits to the emergency department for alcohol poisoning. What category of dual diagnosis does this client exhibit?
A) Primary diagnosis of major mental illness with a subsequent secondary diagnosis of a substance-related disorder
B) Substance-related disorder that results in a secondary mental illness
C) Mental illness and substance-related disorder occurring simultaneously with no apparent etiologic relationship
D) Substance-related disorder and mood disorder occurring due to an underlying traumatic experience
Ans: D
This client's PTSD and alcohol use are both rooted in the trauma of her assault.
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