Short-term goals related to substance abstinence include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. "The patient will make a daily commitment to abstain.".
b. "The patient will attend at least two support group meetings weekly.".
c. "The patient will focus on improving the quality of the relationship with a significant other.".
d. "The patient will call a supportive person when experiencing an urge to use an addictive substance.".
e. "The patient will commit to provide support to others expressing an interest and need to abstain from addictive substances.".
A, B, D, E
Initial short-term goals related to abstinence should focus on self. Relationships, job, education, and other issues should be deferred unless they are roadblocks to recovery since that will focus attention on the immediate problem.
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