... a primary, chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. The disease is often progressive and fatal. It is characterized by continuous or periodic: impaired control over drinking, preoccupation with the drug alcohol, use of alcohol despite adverse consequences, and distortions in thinking, most notably denial. The rational for continued use of alcohol is centered on ... side effects. 5. Interrupting unconscious habit patterns is typically not difficult, and can usually be accomplished by putting a barrier between on...

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... completing assignments in a timely manner *sloppy documentation *isolation from coworkers *frequent trips to bathroom *mood changes after mealtime *brief, unexplained absences from unit *frequent reports of poor pain control by patients *medication errors *obsession with narcotic cabinet or Pyxis, volunteering to medicate co- worker's patients *poor clinical judgment *improbable excuses for poor job performance For those at high ... for those with physical withdrawal symptoms must be performed in a safe, medical setting. *education: For the addict about the disease. *group therapy: Unders...

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