Co-Occurring Disorders Flashcards
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A counselor documents that a client's depressive disorder is 'substance-induced.' This classification means the depression:
Answer: Developed during or shortly after substance use or withdrawal and is expected to remit with abstinence
A substance-induced depressive disorder is directly caused by substance use or withdrawal and is expected to resolve with sustained abstinence, though monitoring continues.
Which factor MOST complicates the treatment of COD in individuals experiencing homelessness?
Answer: Survival needs taking priority over treatment engagement and medication adherence
When basic survival needs such as food, safety, and shelter are unmet, engagement in COD treatment is severely compromised as these needs take immediate priority.
Under California law, which document governs confidentiality protections for substance use disorder treatment records?
Answer: 42 CFR Part 2 and California Health and Safety Code Section 11845.5
Substance use disorder treatment records are protected by both federal 42 CFR Part 2 regulations and California Health and Safety Code Section 11845.5, which impose stricter confidentiality than HIPAA alone.
A CAADE-certified educator working with a COD client should PRIMARILY function as:
Answer: A collaborative member of an integrated care team providing education and counseling support
CAADE-certified educators function as collaborative treatment team members who provide psychoeducation and counseling support, not as prescribers or sole providers.
When a client with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder claims cannabis helps reduce their auditory hallucinations, the counselor should respond by:
Answer: Acknowledging the client's experience while providing accurate psychoeducation about cannabis worsening psychosis
The counselor should use MI-consistent empathy while providing accurate information that cannabis is associated with worsening psychotic symptoms, even if clients perceive short-term relief.
The concept of 'recovery capital' in COD treatment refers to:
Answer: The breadth and depth of internal and external resources that support recovery from both disorders
Recovery capital encompasses the full range of internal (coping skills, motivation) and external (social support, housing, employment) resources that facilitate and sustain recovery from COD.
Psychoeducation for COD clients should PRIMARILY aim to:
Answer: Help clients understand the relationship between their disorders and develop informed decision-making skills
Effective psychoeducation empowers clients by increasing understanding of how their disorders interact, supporting informed choices and greater engagement in their own recovery.