Which of the following patients would the EMT recognize as a drug abuser?

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Taking pain medications when not in pain is a sign of drug abuse, as the individual is likely taking the medication for non-medical reasons such as to feel high or to relieve emotional distress. The other options do not necessarily indicate drug abuse. Option A describes experimentation with a drug, which does not necessarily make the individual a drug abuser. Option C describes a former drug user who has been clean for five years. Option D describes an accidental medication error, not intentional drug abuse.

Which of the Following Patients Would the EMT Recognize as a Drug