The parents of a young man who abuses alcohol are theorizing about the origins of his problem with the psychiatric–mental health nurse. How are psychosocial and behavioral factors implicated in the development of substance abuse disorders?
A) Disturbed psychosocial and behavioral factors are considered to be causes of substance abuse disorders.
B) Psychosocial and behavioral factors increase the client's vulnerability to drug or alcohol abuse.
C) Psychosocial and behavioral factors have little influence on the development of substance abuse disorders but are used in treatment.
D) Disturbed psychosocial and behavioral factors are a function of the disease process and are not part of the development of a substance abuse disorder.
Ans: B
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Although psychosocial and behavioral factors often were considered "the cause" of substance abuse disorders, recently they have been viewed as operating within the context of "vulnerability" factors in susceptible people.
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