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  1. Which stage of group development, according to Yalom, is characterized by conflicts over dominance and leadership among members?

    Answer: Storming

    Storming involves interpersonal conflicts, challenges to the leader, and members jockeying for position within the group.

  2. A client denies having a problem with alcohol despite losing their job and receiving a DUI. This defense mechanism is BEST described as:

    Answer: Denial

    Denial is the refusal to acknowledge that a problem exists, even in the face of clear negative consequences.

  3. According to 42 CFR Part 2, substance use disorder patient records may be disclosed WITHOUT patient consent in which situation?

    Answer: A medical emergency where disclosure is necessary to address the emergency

    42 CFR Part 2 permits disclosure without consent in a bona fide medical emergency to protect the patient's life.

  4. Which of the following is a PRIMARY goal of relapse prevention therapy developed by Marlatt and Gordon?

    Answer: Identifying triggers and developing coping strategies to prevent full relapse

    Marlatt and Gordon's model focuses on identifying high-risk situations and building cognitive-behavioral coping skills to interrupt the relapse chain.

  5. A counselor working with an adolescent client discovers the teen is selling cannabis at school. The counselor is ethically required to:

    Answer: Consider mandatory reporting laws, safety factors, and inform the client of any required disclosures

    The counselor must balance confidentiality with applicable mandatory reporting laws, safety considerations, and transparency with the client about disclosure.

  6. Which withdrawal syndrome is considered MOST medically dangerous and potentially life-threatening without proper management?

    Answer: Alcohol withdrawal

    Alcohol withdrawal can progress to delirium tremens, seizures, and death, making it the most medically dangerous of these withdrawal syndromes.

  7. Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is BEST suited for which population?

    Answer: Individuals at risk or in early stages of substance misuse identified in primary care or emergency settings

    SBIRT is designed for early identification and intervention in non-specialty settings like primary care, targeting those at risk or with mild-to-moderate use.