Anne is a drug-abuse therapist treating a 19-year-old male with an alcohol abuse problem.Anne believes in a harm reduction approach,so she might:

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Anne's harm reduction approach aims to reduce the harm associated with alcohol abuse, rather than requiring complete abstinence. Therefore, helping the person learn to drink in moderation could be an effective way to achieve this goal. Choice A may also be appropriate as discussing why the person likes to drink can help identify triggers for alcohol abuse. However, choices C and D are not consistent with a harm reduction approach, as they require complete abstinence and/or emphasize powerlessness over the addiction.

Anne Is a Drug-Abuse Therapist Treating a 19-Year-Old Male with an Alcohol