A danger when using a pharmaceutical as an adjunct to the treatment of an addiction to drugs is that the
A)physician prescribing the drug must guess at the effective dose.
B)patient may view the use of medications as an extension of his or her addictive behavior.
C)synergistic effect between pharmaceuticals prescribed is rarely taken into account.
D)psychopharmaceuticals utilized might work at cross-purposes with the treatment staff's goals.

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Patients may perceive the use of medications in treating their addiction as a continuation of their addictive behavior, which can impact their view on the treatment's legitimacy or effectiveness.

A Danger When Using a Pharmaceutical as an Adjunct to the Treatment