A patient tells the nurse that he does not want to attend his wife's family events because he is expected to drink alcohol and he prefers not to
The nurse realizes this patient is describing behaviors found within the __________ theory of substance disorders. 1. Sociocultural
2. Biological
3. Psychological
4. Metaphysical
Sociocultural
Rationale: In a sociocultural framework, the roles different family members play and the importance of family rituals contribute to the problem of substance abuse and its treatment. The wife's family has events where those in attendance are expected to drink, contrary to the patient's preference. The biological theory supports a biological explanation for substance abuse. The psychological theory explains how the psychological underpinnings of experiences and behaviors come together to form motivation to use drugs in a destructive manner. There is no metaphysical theory for substance abuse.
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