Addiction Technician Intervention and Treatment Planning Flashcards
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Which document formally records the agreed-upon goals, objectives, and services for a client's addiction treatment?
Answer: Individualized treatment plan
The individualized treatment plan documents the specific goals, objectives, and services tailored to the individual client's needs.
A client using methamphetamine presents with paranoia and psychotic symptoms during intake. What is the addiction technician's PRIORITY action?
Answer: Ensure safety and notify clinical or medical staff immediately
Active psychosis is a safety concern requiring immediate escalation to clinical or medical staff before other interventions.
Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a relapse prevention plan in addiction treatment?
Answer: To identify triggers, warning signs, and coping strategies to maintain sobriety
A relapse prevention plan helps clients recognize high-risk situations and prepare coping responses to sustain recovery.
A family requests information about their adult loved one's treatment status. The addiction technician should:
Answer: Decline to share any information without a signed release of information from the client
42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA require a signed release of information before disclosing substance use treatment information, even to family.
During group counseling, one client begins verbally attacking another. The addiction technician's FIRST response should be to:
Answer: De-escalate the situation and redirect the group to maintain safety
De-escalation and redirection protect group safety while preserving therapeutic rapport.
Which type of intervention involves family members and close associates confronting a loved one about their substance use in a structured, planned meeting?
Answer: Johnson Model intervention
The Johnson Model (confrontational) intervention involves gathering the client's significant others to present documented concerns and offer treatment options.
A treatment plan should be reviewed and updated at minimum:
Answer: Every 30 days or per program policy and licensing standards
Most licensing standards and best practices require treatment plan reviews at least every 30 days to reflect the client's progress and changing needs.