CFC Substance Abuse & Addiction in Forensic Settings Flashcards
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Which feature distinguishes a drug court model from traditional criminal court in addressing addiction?
Answer: Integration of treatment services with judicial supervision and frequent monitoring
Drug courts combine ongoing judicial oversight with community-based treatment, urine testing, and graduated sanctions or incentives to support recovery and reduce recidivism.
The CAGE questionnaire screens for which substance use problem?
Answer: Alcohol use disorder
The CAGE is a 4-question screening tool designed to identify alcohol use disorder, using items about Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, and Eye-opener drinking behaviors.
In a correctional substance abuse treatment program, confidentiality rules differ from community settings primarily because:
Answer: Information may need to be shared with correctional officers for supervision purposes under specific protocols
In correctional settings, limited treatment information may be shared with custodial staff for safety and supervision purposes, but this must occur under defined institutional protocols and informed consent.
Which of the following best describes 'criminogenic needs' in the context of forensic substance abuse treatment?
Answer: Dynamic risk factors that are directly linked to criminal behavior, such as antisocial attitudes and substance abuse
Criminogenic needs are dynamic (changeable) risk factors that contribute to criminal behavior; addressing them in treatment reduces both substance use and recidivism.
A forensic counselor discovers that a client in a diversion program is sharing prescribed buprenorphine with another inmate. The counselor's most appropriate response is to:
Answer: Document the behavior, consult with the prescribing physician, and address it directly with the client
Diversion of buprenorphine is a safety and legal concern requiring documentation, medical consultation, and a direct clinical conversation with the client to address the behavior.
Which stage in the Prochaska Transtheoretical Model is characterized by a client actively making changes to reduce substance use but having started those changes less than six months ago?
Answer: Action
The Action stage is defined by active behavior change efforts that have begun within the past six months, where clients are modifying their environment and behavior to overcome substance use.