Co-occurring Disorders Flashcards
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Which integrated treatment model for co-occurring disorders has the strongest evidence base?
Answer: Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT)
IDDT is recognized as the gold standard for treating co-occurring disorders, combining mental health and substance use treatment by the same team in the same setting.
A client in SUD treatment is prescribed an antidepressant by a psychiatrist. The addiction counselor's role is to:
Answer: Support medication adherence as part of the integrated treatment plan
Addiction counselors should support psychiatric medication as part of a holistic recovery plan and recognize that treating co-occurring conditions improves SUD outcomes.
Which symptom cluster helps differentiate a substance-induced anxiety disorder from a primary anxiety disorder?
Answer: Symptoms persist well beyond the expected period of intoxication or withdrawal
If anxiety symptoms persist significantly beyond the period of substance effects, they suggest a primary (independent) anxiety disorder rather than a substance-induced one.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is considered a risk factor for substance use disorders because:
Answer: Impulsivity and reward-seeking behaviors associated with ADHD increase vulnerability to addiction
The impulsivity, risk-taking, and reward-seeking tendencies characteristic of ADHD lower the threshold for initiating and escalating substance use.
In a 'parallel treatment' model for co-occurring disorders, mental health and addiction services are provided:
Answer: Separately by different providers with limited coordination
Parallel treatment involves separate providers addressing each condition independently, often resulting in poor coordination and mixed messages for clients.
A client with co-occurring bipolar disorder and alcohol use disorder is most at risk for which outcome if the alcohol use disorder is untreated?
Answer: More frequent and severe mood episodes
Ongoing alcohol use destabilizes mood regulation and interferes with the effectiveness of psychiatric medications, worsening the course of bipolar disorder.