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Rosa Comes to You for Treatment of Her Alcohol Abuse

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Rosa comes to you for treatment of her alcohol abuse. You suspect that she might have some other Axis I disorder as well. Why is it important for you to evaluate her Axis I status?


A) The other disorder should be treated first.
B) The co-occurrence of another mental disorder has a very significant, negative effect on likely treatment outcome.
C) Her genetic liability may be much stronger if the alcohol abuse is the only Axis I disorder.
D) Treating another Axis I disorder, when present along with alcohol abuse, usually clears up the excessive drinking as well.

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