Question

dr. olamide is treating a patient who dr. olamide thinks has a problem with __. when the patient tried to stop consuming this substance, they felt physically ill and were shaking. the patient also experienced an incident in which they thought they saw someone sneaking around their house, but no one was there. dr. olamide suspects that the patient is experiencing __.

alcohol; wernicke - korsakoff syndrome

ecstasy; hypnagogic hallucinations

alcohol; delirium tremens (dts)

marijuana; a psychedelic \trip\

Explanation:

The patient exhibits physical illness, shaking (tremors), and hallucinations upon stopping substance use. Delirium tremens (DTs) is a severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome characterized by these symptoms. Wernicke-Korsakoff involves chronic memory issues, hypnagogic hallucinations occur during sleep onset, and marijuana "trips" are from use, not withdrawal.

Answer:

C. alcohol; delirium tremens (DTs)