A 45-year-old female is referred to a social worker after being discharged from a drug and alcohol

rehabilitation program. Through the assessment process, the social worker identifies a history of
depression.

In developing a case conceptualization, the social worker should FIRST:
a) See the substance use as a way of self-medicating
b) View the depression as a result of the substance use
c) Find out the date of onset of each problem
d) Review DSM-IV-TR criteria for mental health and substance use disorders


C

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