Alcohol & Drug Dependency Education Flashcards
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Which stage of Prochaska and DiClemente's Transtheoretical Model is characterized by a client who acknowledges a problem exists but is not yet committed to change?
Answer: Contemplation
In the contemplation stage, individuals are aware of a problem and are considering change but have not yet made a commitment to act.
Co-occurring disorders (dual diagnosis) refers to the simultaneous presence of:
Answer: A substance use disorder and a mental health disorder
Dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders specifically describes the combination of at least one substance use disorder and at least one mental health disorder.
Which of the following drugs primarily works by blocking the reuptake of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, producing intense euphoria?
Answer: Cocaine
Cocaine blocks the reuptake transporters for dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, causing accumulation of these neurotransmitters in the synapse.
In harm reduction philosophy, the primary goal of intervention is to:
Answer: Reduce the negative consequences associated with drug use
Harm reduction prioritizes decreasing the negative health, social, and economic consequences of drug use, not necessarily immediate abstinence.
The CAGE questionnaire is a brief screening tool most commonly used to identify:
Answer: Problematic alcohol use
The CAGE (Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener) is a validated 4-question screen specifically designed to identify problematic alcohol use.
Which family therapy concept describes a family member who takes on responsibilities and roles to compensate for a substance-abusing member's dysfunction?
Answer: The hero/responsible child
The hero or responsible child takes on adult duties and excels to bring pride and normalcy to the family, compensating for the chaos caused by addiction.
Under California law, which of the following situations creates a mandatory duty to warn (Tarasoff obligation) for a substance abuse counselor?
Answer: A client makes a credible specific threat to harm an identifiable third party
The Tarasoff ruling in California established that therapists must warn identifiable potential victims when a client makes a credible, specific threat of violence.