CBHT Substance Use and Co-occurring Disorders Flashcards
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The term 'co-occurring disorders' (dual diagnosis) refers to:
Answer: A client having both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder simultaneously
Co-occurring disorders means a client has both a substance use disorder and at least one mental health condition at the same time.
Which of the following is a sign of alcohol withdrawal that a CBHT should immediately report?
Answer: Tremors, sweating, and seizures
Alcohol withdrawal can cause life-threatening symptoms including tremors, diaphoresis, and seizures requiring immediate clinical attention.
A client with a substance use disorder minimizes their drug use when asked. This defense mechanism is known as:
Answer: Denial
Denial is a common defense mechanism in substance use disorders where the client refuses to acknowledge the extent of their use.
Which approach is most effective when supporting a client in early recovery from substance use?
Answer: Providing a non-judgmental, supportive environment
A non-judgmental, supportive environment builds trust and encourages engagement in treatment.
Tolerance in substance use disorder means:
Answer: Needing increased amounts of a substance to achieve the same effect
Tolerance is when the body adapts to a substance and requires higher doses to produce the original effect.
Motivational interviewing (MI) is best described as:
Answer: A client-centered method that explores and resolves ambivalence about change
Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, client-centered counseling style that helps clients resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation to change.