In a group session, the clients are discussing their belief that having a few drinks of alcohol worked better to manage their symptoms of depression than the medications prescribed by health care practitioners. What is the best statement about medication that the nurse can introduce to the group members for further discussion?

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The prescribed medications are used to decrease psychiatric symptoms and to enhance a person's level of well-being and daily functioning; whereas alcohol is a quick fix or a temporary escape from distress that can cause addiction. While it is true that medications and alcohol can affect a person's thoughts and feelings, the use of alcohol fosters the occurrence of problems associated with addiction. A statement that challenges clients may create a debate that focuses on justifying the use of alcohol. It is not true that alcohol and medication do the same thing to manage a psychiatric illness.

In a Group Session, the Clients Are Discussing Their Belief