Lorenzo has been a daily drinker with a history of domestic violence when using. He has recently been diagnosis as positive for hepatitis C. He has been detoxed in the past but never followed up by going to treatment. He currently lives with a group of college friends who are also heavy drinkers. Using the ASAM scales, ill meets the criterion for:
A) detoxification.
B) inpatient treatment.
C) outpatient treatment.
D) private counseling.
E) 12-step meetings.

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Given Lorenzo's history of daily drinking, domestic violence when using, a recent diagnosis of hepatitis C, and previous unsuccessful detox attempts without follow-up treatment, he meets the criteria for inpatient treatment according to the ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) scales. This level of care is indicated due to the severity of his addiction, the presence of a co-occurring medical condition, and his living situation, which does not support sobriety.

Lorenzo Has Been a Daily Drinker with a History of Domestic