Suppose you are assisting someone withdrawing from drugs. She tells you that she started using drugs to avoid the unpleasant memories of a traumatic event in her life. The application of which theory seems most appropriate?

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Cognitive-behavioral theory focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It suggests that the person's drug use is a way of coping with the unpleasant memories of the traumatic event.

Suppose You Are Assisting Someone Withdrawing from Drugs