Gary Byrd,a 24-year-old college student,tells the nurse that he sometimes uses various illegal drugs.The nurse can characterize Gary as a substance abuser if he:

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Substance abuse is characterized by significant impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning. Losing interest in relationships is a sign of impaired social functioning and is a red flag for substance abuse. Continuing to be active in college affairs or maintaining self-esteem may not necessarily indicate substance abuse, and heightened interest in the opposite sex may be a normal aspect of college life.

Gary Byrd,a 24-Year-Old College Student,tells the Nurse That He Sometimes