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Substance Abuse & Addiction Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following best describes 'relapse' in the context of substance use disorder treatment?

    Answer: The return to substance use after a period of abstinence or reduced use

    Relapse refers to returning to substance use after a period of abstinence or significant reduction, and is considered a common part of the recovery process rather than a definitive treatment failure.

  2. Which of the following substances is most likely to produce life-threatening withdrawal symptoms without medical management?

    Answer: Alcohol

    Alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening, potentially causing seizures and delirium tremens (DTs); opioid withdrawal is rarely fatal in otherwise healthy adults, while cannabis and cocaine withdrawal are not typically life-threatening.

  3. The AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) is designed to:

    Answer: Screen for hazardous or harmful alcohol consumption

    The AUDIT is a 10-item screening tool developed by the WHO to identify hazardous and harmful patterns of alcohol use, as well as indicators of possible dependence.

  4. A client reports strong urges to use substances whenever they pass locations where they previously used. This is best explained by which concept?

    Answer: Classical conditioning

    Environmental cues associated with past substance use become conditioned stimuli through classical conditioning, triggering cravings (conditioned responses) even in the absence of the substance.

  5. Which of the following is a key feature of Contingency Management (CM) as a treatment for substance use disorder?

    Answer: Using systematic positive reinforcement for drug-free behaviors

    Contingency Management uses tangible reinforcers (such as vouchers or prizes) to reward clients for verified abstinence or other treatment-adherent behaviors, applying operant conditioning principles.

  6. A client with alcohol use disorder expresses intent to detoxify at home on their own. The BHP's most appropriate response is to:

    Answer: Strongly advise medically supervised detoxification due to the risk of seizures

    Alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening, and BHPs should strongly advise clients to seek medically supervised detoxification to safely manage withdrawal and prevent fatal complications such as seizures and delirium tremens.

  7. In 12-Step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous, what is the primary mechanism of change?

    Answer: Peer support, shared experience, and a spiritual framework

    12-Step programs like AA rely on peer support, shared personal experiences, sponsor relationships, and a set of spiritual principles as the foundation for supporting long-term recovery from addiction.