Alcohol & Drug Dependency Education Flashcards
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Which neurotransmitter system is primarily targeted by opioids to produce analgesia and euphoria?
Answer: Endogenous opioid system (mu receptors)
Opioids bind to mu (and other) opioid receptors in the endogenous opioid system to produce pain relief and euphoria.
According to the biopsychosocial model of addiction, which of the following best describes the cause of substance use disorders?
Answer: An interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors
The biopsychosocial model recognizes that addiction results from the interplay of biological vulnerabilities, psychological factors, and social/environmental influences.
A client reports drinking every evening to unwind after work, though it does not yet interfere with job performance. This pattern best describes:
Answer: Habitual or regular use
Daily use for relaxation without significant impairment is characteristic of habitual or regular use, a stage before dependence.
Which of the following is a physiological hallmark of alcohol withdrawal that distinguishes it from opioid withdrawal in terms of life-threatening risk?
Answer: Risk of seizures and delirium tremens
Alcohol withdrawal can cause seizures and delirium tremens (DTs), making it potentially fatal and requiring medical supervision.
The term 'enabling' in the context of substance use disorder refers to:
Answer: Behaviors by others that shield the user from consequences of use
Enabling involves actions by family or friends that inadvertently protect the substance user from experiencing negative consequences, thereby sustaining use.
Which motivational interviewing principle involves the counselor reflecting back the client's own statements about change to amplify ambivalence?
Answer: Developing discrepancy
Developing discrepancy means highlighting the gap between the client's current behavior and their stated values or goals to motivate change.
A CAADE-certified educator is asked by a client's employer for information about the client's treatment. The educator should:
Answer: Refuse unless a valid signed release of information from the client is obtained
Federal 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA require a signed, valid release of information before disclosing substance use treatment records to any third party.