Mathew is a 39 year old single man who says that his substance dependence and his bipolar disorder both emerged in his l

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Mathew is a 39 year old single man who says that his substance dependence and his bipolar disorder both emerged in his late teens. he says that he started to drink to "feel better" when his episodes of depression made it hard for him to interact with his peers. he also states that alcohol and cocaine are a natural part of his manic episodes. he also notes notes that coming off the cocaine and binge drinking contribute to low mood, but he has not responded well to referrals to AA and past inpatient stays have led to only temporary abstinence. Yet, Richard is now trying to forge a closer relationship to his adult children, and he says he is specially motivated to get a better. which drug can Mathew use to help him get off the drugs and why is this drug better? what are three prior nursing diagnosis based on the case above?