A client taking the drug ReVia for alcohol abuse tells the nurse that he wants to join AA as an added support for his recovery. The nurse's best response would be
a. "Although AA is a support toward sobriety, the fact that you are presently taking ReVia would probably make you ineligible for membership."
b. "AA has been able to help many people stay sober, but it does require that you have a sponsor. Do you know of someone who is a member?"
c. "Joining AA is going to involve your family to some degree. Have you discussed your plans with them?"
d. "That sounds like a very good idea. Shall we try to locate a chapter near you and see when they meet?"
A
At present, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) philosophy maintains that its members must be "drug free" and practice total abstinence. The use of any drug is seen by AA as a crutch or substitution for the alcohol.
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