Question: When an actively using, alcohol dependent client presents with depressive symtpoms:
A: Antidepressant medication should be started as soon as possible.
B: Cognitive approaches to treating depression should be employed immediately.
C: Detoxification and absinence should be encouraged and the symtpoms of depression will likely diminish.
D: A psychiatric referral for assessment for bi-polar disorder should be made immediately.
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The correct answer is C: Detoxification and absinence should be encouraged and the symtpoms of depression will likely diminish. However, 3 - 6 months after the initiation of abstinence the patient should be assessed for depression and if present treatment for depression instituted.
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