A nurse suspects that her co-worker is experiencing substance abuse. Which are the commonly abused legal substances abused by healthcare providers?(Select all that apply.)
1. Alcohol
2. LSD
3. Prescription drugs
4. Cocaine
5. Cannabinoids
1, 3
Rationale 1:Alcohol is the most commonly abused legal substance.
Rationale 2:LSD is an illegal substance.
Rationale 3:Prescription drugs are the second most commonly abused legal substances.
Rationale 4:Cocaine is an illegal substance.
Rationale 5:Cannabinoids are illegal substances.
Global Rationale: Alcohol and prescription drugs are the most common abused legal substances. LSD, cocaine, and cannabinoids are illegal substances.
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