Unpleasant physical and/or psychological symptoms that occur when people stop taking a substance on which they have become physically and psychologically dependent is:

Hallucinogens alter perception and thinking and are natural or synthetically made. They affect several areas of the brain, and the effects can last:

A pattern of personality characteristics and behaviors related to addictive/dependent behaviors that lead to dysfunctional interactions with other people is known as:

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?

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:

Basic practices for professional conduct in mental health care include:

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

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:

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

A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of alcohol use disorder and has been hospitalized for alcohol intoxication. The nurse enters the room and finds the client shouting "Get those bugs off of me." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?