Question

The client was diagnosed with cocaine abuse at age 30. When the client was 23, the client was diagnosed with major depressive episode, and has continued to have depression off and on since then. Which statement would reflect this situation?

Answer 1

Answer:The client most likely has a dual diagnosis since she has both a substance dependence and depression.

Step-by-step explanation:

The client here is affected with the cocaine abuse which is likely to develop drug dependence. Although cocaine is a stimulant but it can also produce the drug dependence because of the increase in craving to have the same or more amount of dose to get the desired effect.

The client is also suffering from depressive episode. Thus the client here require the dual diagnosis for drug dependence and depression.