CCIS CCIS Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders

Question 1

Co-occurring disorders (also called dual diagnosis) refer to:

Accepted Answer

The simultaneous presence of a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder

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Two clients in the same crisis session

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A counselor working in two agencies at once

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Recurring crises in a single client

Question 2

During a crisis, alcohol or drug intoxication most commonly:

Accepted Answer

Increases impulsivity and can worsen the severity of the crisis

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Eliminates the need for a mental health assessment

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Protects against suicidal behavior

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Improves the client's ability to engage in problem-solving

Question 3

The CAGE questionnaire screens for:

Accepted Answer

Problematic alcohol use

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Depression severity

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Trauma history

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Psychosis risk

Question 4

A crisis specialist working with an intoxicated client should prioritize:

Accepted Answer

Ensuring physical safety and waiting for the client to become more coherent before deeper intervention

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Conducting a full trauma assessment immediately

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Discharging the client to their vehicle

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Administering a cognitive function test

Question 5

Which term describes using substances to cope with symptoms of anxiety, depression, or trauma?

Accepted Answer

Self-medication

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Polypharmacy

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Pharmacotherapy

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Relapse

Question 6

When a client in opioid withdrawal presents to a crisis line, the specialist should recognize that withdrawal:

Accepted Answer

Can be life-threatening and may require emergency medical referral

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Is never medically serious

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Only affects psychological functioning

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Is identical to alcohol withdrawal in presentation