During an assessment a patient with multiple substance addictions asks why the need for drugs and alcohol is so great. What should the nurse include when responding to this patient? Select all that apply.
A. "It becomes a habit of self-medication, used to cope with daily problems."
B. "There is a human tendency to seek pleasure and avoid stress and pain."
C. "One substance in the brain, dopamine, is responsible for drug-seeking behavior."
D. "It really depends upon genetic makeup and if your parents used drugs."
E. "Substance abuse is a sign of weakness and boredom with life."
Answer: C
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