ADAPT Mental Health and Co-occurring Disorders 2

Question 1

Bipolar disorder and substance use disorders co-occur at high rates. Which substance is most commonly misused by people with bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol

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Opioids

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Inhalants

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Hallucinogens

Question 2

Using stimulant drugs like cocaine or methamphetamine can trigger or worsen which mental health condition?

Accepted Answer

Psychosis or paranoia

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Depression only

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder only

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Social anxiety disorder only

Question 3

Which population has particularly high rates of both substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues?

Accepted Answer

Veterans and active military personnel

Answer

Children under age 10

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Retired adults over age 80

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Elementary school teachers

Question 4

What is 'dual diagnosis' treatment?

Accepted Answer

Simultaneous treatment of substance use and mental health disorders

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Treatment that only addresses the substance use disorder

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A medical procedure to detox the body

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Diagnosis of two physical illnesses

Question 5

Anxiety disorders and alcohol use are closely linked because alcohol initially produces what effect that leads to misuse?

Accepted Answer

Short-term anxiety relief

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Increased alertness

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Improved memory

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Faster reaction time

Question 6

Which statement best describes the relationship between depression and substance use?

Accepted Answer

Depression and substance use can each trigger and worsen the other

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Substance use always causes depression

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Depression always causes substance use

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They have no relationship

Question 7

What is a key barrier to seeking treatment for co-occurring disorders?

Accepted Answer

Stigma surrounding both mental illness and addiction

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Too many treatment centers available

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Excessive government funding

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Lack of research on the topic