
(1)
To explain:
What kind of substance abuse might change the neighbor son’s friend from bright to the sullen student and he has a chronic cough, but he does not smoke cigarettes and are symptoms are long-termed.
Case summary:
Having a discussion with the neighbor who is worried about his 14-year-old son that he might have been through some sort of substance abuse.
(2)
To discuss:
The neighbor’s query about “is alcohol the same as taking cocaine” and what is the suggestion to a neighbor.
Case summary:
Having a discussion with the neighbor who is worried about his 14-year-old son that he might have been through some sort of substance abuse.
(3)
To discuss:
The first treatment is given to neighbor’s son when he overdoses with alprazolam (Xanax).
Case summary:
Having a discussion with the neighbor who is worried about his 14-year-old son that he might have been through some sort of substance abuse. A week later the neighbor says he has overdosed himself with alprazolam (Xanax) and he is unable to speak and drowsy.

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