CBHT CBHT Substance Use and Co-occurring Disorders

Question 1

The term 'co-occurring disorders' (dual diagnosis) refers to:

Accepted Answer

A client having both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder simultaneously

Answer

Co-occurring disorders means a client has both a substance use disorder and at least one mental health condition at the same time.

Question 2

Which of the following is a sign of alcohol withdrawal that a CBHT should immediately report?

Accepted Answer

Tremors, sweating, and seizures

Answer

Alcohol withdrawal can cause life-threatening symptoms including tremors, diaphoresis, and seizures requiring immediate clinical attention.

Question 3

A client with a substance use disorder minimizes their drug use when asked. This defense mechanism is known as:

Accepted Answer

Denial

Answer

Denial is a common defense mechanism in substance use disorders where the client refuses to acknowledge the extent of their use.

Question 4

Which approach is most effective when supporting a client in early recovery from substance use?

Accepted Answer

Providing a non-judgmental, supportive environment

Answer

A non-judgmental, supportive environment builds trust and encourages engagement in treatment.

Question 5

Tolerance in substance use disorder means:

Accepted Answer

Needing increased amounts of a substance to achieve the same effect

Answer

Tolerance is when the body adapts to a substance and requires higher doses to produce the original effect.

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