The person chronically abusing drugs runs the risk of mental impairment. The area of the brain which can be affected and be permanently damaged is the:

As there is no cure for addiction, abstinence is considered to be the control of the disease. The goal of treatment is to assist the patient to abstain from substance use for the remainder of his/her life. This phase of the program is called:

Driving and drinking accounts for large numbers of motor vehicle accidents. In an effort to prevent this, most states have limit laws governing the level of alcohol which is allowed in the blood stream of a driver. In most states this level is:

The primary issue in the principles of detoxification is:

In which situation, can privileged communication be revealed?

Personality traits, including low stress tolerance, dependency, negative self-image, and depression have been identified in persons who exhibit a pattern of compulsive and habitual substance abuse termed:

A person just beginning to use the substance on an infrequent basis, is in what stage of addictive/dependent behavior?

Your patient admits to using an illegal substance daily, thinking about it when not actually using it, and spending a lot of time figuring out where to get it. This patient could have:

A nurse is discussing restraints with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following situations should the nurse identify as an acceptable indication for using restraints for a client?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal delirium. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)

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?