Co-occurring Disorders and Dual Diagnosis Flashcards
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Which of the following is a key principle of trauma-informed care in addiction treatment?
Answer: Recognizing that many clients in treatment have trauma histories that influence their behaviors and treatment needs
Trauma-informed care acknowledges the widespread impact of trauma and integrates this understanding into all aspects of treatment to avoid re-traumatization and support recovery.
A client with anxiety disorder reports using benzodiazepines prescribed by their physician but takes more than prescribed to manage anxiety. The addiction technician should:
Answer: Document the concern and communicate it to the supervising clinical team
Documenting and reporting medication concerns to the supervising clinical team is within the addiction technician's scope of practice; contacting prescribers or adjusting medications is not.
Which of the following best explains why clients with co-occurring disorders often have poorer treatment outcomes when mental health is not addressed?
Answer: Mental health disorders can independently drive substance use and increase relapse risk if left untreated
Untreated mental health disorders can sustain substance cravings, impair coping skills, and directly drive relapse, making integrated treatment essential for improved outcomes.
Which tool is commonly used to screen for depression in addiction treatment settings?
Answer: Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
The PHQ-9 is a validated, widely used nine-item screening tool for detecting depressive symptoms and is commonly administered in addiction treatment settings.
Stigma associated with mental illness in the context of addiction treatment can:
Answer: Deter clients from disclosing symptoms or seeking help, worsening outcomes
Stigma related to mental illness can cause shame and fear of judgment, leading clients to hide symptoms and avoid seeking care, which worsens co-occurring disorder outcomes.
A client with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder enters treatment. The addiction technician's primary role with this client includes:
Answer: Providing psychoeducation, support, and consistent documentation of behavioral observations
The addiction technician provides psychoeducational support and thorough behavioral observation and documentation, while diagnosis and medication management remain the responsibility of licensed clinical and medical staff.
The concept of 'recovery' for a client with co-occurring disorders most appropriately includes:
Answer: Managing both mental health and substance use effectively to achieve an improved quality of life
Recovery for individuals with co-occurring disorders involves addressing both conditions holistically, with the goal of improving overall functioning and quality of life rather than focusing on one disorder in isolation.