CAI Substance Use Disorders and Treatment Options Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in opioid use disorder?

Answer: To reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings while supporting recovery

MAT uses FDA-approved medications alongside counseling to reduce withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and the risk of overdose.

Stimulant use disorder primarily involves which class of substances?

Answer: Cocaine and amphetamines

Stimulant use disorder encompasses problematic patterns involving cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescription amphetamines.

What is 'cross-tolerance' in the context of substance use?

Answer: Tolerance developed to one drug that extends to drugs in the same class

Cross-tolerance occurs when tolerance to one substance (e.g., heroin) confers tolerance to other drugs in the same pharmacological class (e.g., morphine).

Which statement about cannabis use disorder is accurate under DSM-5 criteria?

Answer: It can occur even without daily use if the pattern is problematic

Cannabis use disorder can be diagnosed whenever the DSM-5 criteria are met regardless of frequency, including non-daily problematic use.

The CAGE questionnaire is used to screen for problematic use of which substance?

Answer: Alcohol

The CAGE questionnaire is a validated 4-question screening tool specifically designed to detect problematic alcohol use.

What does 'detoxification' accomplish in the context of substance use treatment?

Answer: It safely manages acute intoxication and withdrawal

Detoxification is a medically supervised process to safely manage withdrawal and acute intoxication, but it is not a complete treatment for addiction.