Mueser et al.recommend for working with families with a member who has a co-occurring disorder,that therapists
A) focus on getting the addicted client sober above all else.
B) recommend against AA attendance for the addicted client.
C) not give substance use priority;wait for the family member to bring it up.
D) focus exclusively on the mental disorder at the beginning.

Question

Mueser et al.recommend for working with families with a member who has a co-occurring disorder,that therapists​
A) ​focus on getting the addicted client sober above all else.
B) ​recommend against AA attendance for the addicted client.
C) ​not give substance use priority;wait for the family member to bring it up.
D) ​focus exclusively on the mental disorder at the beginning.

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Mueser et al. recommend not giving substance use priority and waiting for the family member to bring it up. Instead, therapists should focus on building rapport and trust with the family and helping them understand how the mental disorder and substance use may be related. Once rapport is established, therapists should explore the client's substance use with the goal of helping clients make positive changes. However, it is important to note that substance use can be a significant barrier to treatment and may need to be addressed earlier if it is interfering with the client's ability to engage in treatment.

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