When working with a patient who has recently stopped using amphetamines, the nurse will advise the patient to avoid friends who use amphetamines because

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Cue-induced craving occurs in the presence of people or situations that have been associated with drug use. Some social situations (for example, with non-drug using friends) will reinforce the drug cessation behaviors. Although it may be easier to obtain drugs from friends who use them, the strongest argument against being with drug-using friends is the cue-induced craving.

When Working with a Patient Who Has Recently Stopped Using