BHP Substance Abuse & Addiction

Question 1

What is the DSM-5 term used to describe problematic substance use that causes significant impairment or distress?

Accepted Answer

Substance use disorder

Answer

The DSM-5 replaced the older terms 'substance abuse' and 'substance dependence' with the single unified diagnosis of substance use disorder.

Question 2

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of physical dependence on a substance?

Accepted Answer

Experiencing tolerance and withdrawal symptoms

Answer

Physical dependence is characterized by tolerance (needing more of the substance to achieve the same effect) and withdrawal symptoms when use is reduced or stopped.

Question 3

The motivational interviewing technique OARS stands for:

Accepted Answer

Open questions, Affirm, Reflect, Summarize

Answer

OARS in motivational interviewing stands for Open questions, Affirm, Reflect, and Summarize — core skills used to evoke motivation for change.

Question 4

Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) is characterized by a person acknowledging a problem but not yet being committed to taking action?

Accepted Answer

Contemplation

Answer

In the contemplation stage, individuals are aware of the problem and are seriously considering change but have not yet committed to a specific plan.

Question 5

Naloxone (Narcan) is used to reverse overdose from which class of substances?

Accepted Answer

Opioids

Answer

Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that rapidly reverses opioid overdose by binding to opioid receptors and blocking the effects of opioids.

(BHP) Behavioral Health Professional Certification Practice Test

(BHP) Behavioral Health Professional Certification Practice Test

BHP Substance Abuse & Addiction