A 26-year-old woman is referred to a social worker in private practice by a close friend. During the initial session, the client describes a number of problems, including a recent breakup with her boyfriend, a history of trauma, and almost daily methamphetamine use. The social worker should first _________.
A
Refer the client for a substance abuse evaluation.
explanation
Substance abuse should be addressed first. The other options are all useful interventions but only after the therapist refers the client for a substance abuse evaluation.
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