Question

127. After successful alcohol detoxification, a client remarked to a friend, "I've tried to stop drinking but I just can't, I can't even work without having a drink." The client's belief that he needs alcohol indicates his dependence is primarily

A) Psychological
B) Physical
C) Biological
D) Social-cultural

Answer 1

Psychological dependence is indicated by a client's belief that they need alcohol even after successful alcohol detoxification.

Step-by-step explanation:

After successful alcohol detoxification, a client's belief that they need alcohol primarily indicates psychological dependence. Psychological dependence is an emotional need for a drug, such as alcohol, to relieve psychological distress. Physical dependence involves changes in normal bodily functions and is characterized by withdrawal symptoms upon cessation of drug use.