the pmhnp understands that the potential of alcohol abuse in the anxious patient is higher for the following reason: alcohol is legal and is a common...

the pmhnp understands that the potential of alcohol abuse in the anxious patient is higher for the following reason:

A. alcohol is legal and is a common way that most people deal with their problems.

b. alcohol works similar to benxodiazepines

c. up to 30% of people with anxiety use alcohol to self-medicate

d. alcohol increases serotonin at the synapse and the patient may temporarily feel happy.