Multiple Choice
The treatment team discusses a patient diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and cannabis abuse who is having increased hallucinations and delusions.The patient has recently used cannabis on a daily basis.To plan effective treatment,the team should:
A) provide long-term care for the patient in a residential facility.
B) withdraw the patient from cannabis,then treat the schizophrenia.
C) consider each diagnosis primary,and provide simultaneous treatment.
D) first treat the schizophrenia,then establish goals for substance abuse treatment.
Correct Answer:
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