A nurse has identified substance abuse in an adolescent.In addition to a treatment center referral,what other referral is most important?
A) Counseling for parents
B) Law enforcement
C) Mental health provider
D) Social services agencies

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Untreated psychiatric disorders increase the risk of substance abuse,so the family should be referred to a mental health provider.Many treatment centers include this service,but if not,the nurse needs to facilitate this referral.The other referrals are not necessarily needed.

A Nurse Has Identified Substance Abuse in an Adolescent