A client is seen in the clinic for a substance abuse treatment follow-up. When evaluating the client's progress, the nurse recognizes which of the following as the best indicator of a lack of commitment to recovery?
Explanation
• Continued use of a substance instead of making changes in behavior or using alternative coping skills shows a lack of commitment to recovery.
• Rationalization of drug use, crisis recurrence, and appointment no-shows are other indicators that the client may relapse, but are not the best responses.