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Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Prep

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A 75-year-old retired colonel, widowed, with two living children has entered treatment. The precipitating event was the intervention of the family physician that had treated him for years and threatened to stop if he did not go to treatment. The man sees no reason to quit. He says he probably is an alcoholic but he has good medical coverage and resources. He has never been to an AA meeting. What strategy is recommended?

  1. Send him to two weeks of treatment including AA meetings and require that he attend them to stay in treatment.
  2. Enlist the help of an older AA member that often is used to work with clients, with the permission of the client.
  3. Assess the client's progress in two weeks and interview him concerning his willingness to change.
  4. None of the above
Explanation

Answer: C - Assessing the client's progress in two weeks to see if he is ready for treatment is the only strategy that includes a possible resolution. The other options are just objectives.

If the client is not willing to enter treatment, attempt transference to long term treatment. An intervention is recommended with families, friends and the doctor if he is resistant.

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