Read the following conversation.
Corrine: “I was prescribed painkillers for the injuries from my accident. I think I may have an addiction to these painkillers. I am not actually taking them because I am in pain any more. I just don’t seem to be able to control using them. And now it’s starting to damage my friendships and making it difficult to go to work.” Doctor: “Is that because you are giving painkillers a higher priority than other things?” Corrine: “I think so. I know it’s harmful to take so many but the desire is just so strong. I have difficulties coping with my day-to-day life without them.” Doctor: “It seems likely that taking unnecessary painkillers will affect your physical wellbeing. It’s important we talk about the types of interventions available to you.” |
The following behaviours are all referred to in the conversation.
Which one is not a symptom of addiction (dependence syndrome) according to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)?
Shade one box.
A higher priority given to the painkillers than to other things
A strong desire to use the painkillers despite knowing this has harmful consequences
Difficulty in controlling the use of the painkillers
Using the painkillers for something other than the prescribed use
Self-management programmes are a type of intervention used for addiction.
Using your knowledge of the strengths and/or weaknesses of self-management programmes, briefly discuss why this would be an appropriate intervention for Corrine.
Refer to the conversation to support your answer.
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