A substance use disorder (SUD) is a likely comorbid mental illness in which patient?
a. The soldier diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder
b. The teenager demonstrating symptoms of poor impulse control
c. The older adult diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's disease
d. The new mother exhibiting symptoms of postpartum depression
ANS: A
Posttraumatic stress disorder creates a risk for substance use or relapse. A total of 30% to 60% of persons with SUDs meet the criteria for comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder. The remaining options have not shown such a prevalence of comorbid relationship with SUDs.
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