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Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Prep

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Phillip is a 24-year-old male who has been in prison on four different occasions. His criminal record includes domestic assault on a girlfriend, stealing a car, setting fire to an abandoned warehouse and drug use. Phillip’s acts were not premeditated, and he claims to have little control over his actions. What disorder might a clinical social worker set out to treat?
  1. Anger management
  2. Destructive personality disorder
  3. Impulse control disorder
  4. Lack of self-esteem
Explanation
Answer: C - Phillip suffers from impulse control disorder. This problem is defined as a failure to resist spontaneous acts or behaviors that may be detrimental to self or others. The actions are not considered in advance and may include gambling, violence, sexual misconduct, stealing and self-abusive behavior.
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