In the late stage of dependence disease, the user will be severely impaired in all areas of function. Which of the following is the BEST treatment plan for a person in the late stage of this disease?

A white crystalline powder, typically ingested through the nasal cavity, that produces a sense of well-being heightened by alertness and intense feeling of euphoria is

Intake of a substance in a large enough quantity to interfere with normal functioning is:

A sedative-hypnotic drug that is not approved in the United States and is often involved in date-rape cases is:

Basic practices for professional conduct in mental health care include:

When caring for the addicted patient, the nurse is responsible for providing safety during this acute phase of recovery. The patient may demonstrate tremors, nervousness, and restlessness, and may receive drugs to assist. This acute phase is called:

The nurse admits a patient with a serious medical condition. During the assessment, the focus is on physical problems. The presence of substance abuse does not become apparent until the patient develops symptoms of

When does the addictive/dependent personality, due to continuous drug use, result in an inability to function without the substance, and little or no contact with other people?

Symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol characterized by agitation, disorientation, hallucinations and/or delusions are termed:

The repetition of some socially unacceptable behavior, after that behavior had previously stopped (such as when a person successfully completes rehab and returns to substance abuse repeatedly) is called:

Methamphetamine (crystal meth, MDMA) is a hallucinogenic stimulant which (in high doses) can trigger hyperthermia, and also lead to kidney and heart failure. Which of the following is a common sign of methamphetamine use?