What would be the reason for the psychiatric assessment?
A)The client presents difficulties in focusing and low motivation.
B)It is an additional procedure for which the client can be charged.
C)This assessment could identify a possible physical problem.

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When a client is displaying behavior that might be related to a mood disorder other than alcohol abuse the need for a psychiatric assessment is that it might identify recovery barriers. A psychiatric diagnosis not recognized can easily interfere with continued recovery.

What Would Be the Reason for the Psychiatric Assessment