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Chemical Dependency Counselor CCDC Exam Prep

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One of the hyperactive adolescence clients threatens to try to overdose. It is suspected it is a ploy to get sympathy. How should the suicide threat be handled? What two options would you take?
  1. Check his records, social history and see if there were other suicide threats
  2. Interview the client. if he reveals he has attempted or had thoughts of suicide find out how; search the room.
  3. Discharge him immediately; threatening suicide is counterproductive for him and the other clients.
  4. Ignore the threat; he is faking, but keep a watch.
Explanation
Answer: A & B - This is two of the five steps of a crisis intervention and suicide. They are designed to secure the safety of the client and all of the immediately involved. Assess the reason for the threat and the proper actions to follow through with. You should never confront the sincerity of a client on the behavior that puts the client at risk. It could exacerbate the threat and threatened the client and counselor bond that is so important to build.
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