The EMT recognizes that alcohol or drug dependence often occurs in individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) because:
A) The alcohol or drug is used to blunt the sympathetic nervous system and emotional mental anguish
B) The medications that treat PTSD make the individual more prone to alcohol and drug abuse
C) The alcohol or drug dependence reflects an individual weakness, since not everyone with PTSD will have substance abuse issues
D) The alcohol or drug serves a therapeutic purpose by "slowing down" the brain and allowing mental processing of past experiences
A) The alcohol or drug is used to blunt the sympathetic nervous system and emotional mental anguish
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