Co-Occurring Disorders & Mental Health Integration Flashcards
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The ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study demonstrated that higher ACE scores are associated with:
Answer: Increased likelihood of substance use disorders and other health problems
The ACE study found a dose-response relationship between childhood adversity and adult substance use, mental health disorders, and chronic disease.
Which of the following best describes 'medication-assisted treatment' (MAT) for opioid use disorder?
Answer: Combining FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies
MAT combines FDA-approved medications (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone) with counseling and behavioral support for a comprehensive treatment approach.
When working with clients who have co-occurring ADHD and substance use disorder, a counselor should be aware that:
Answer: Untreated ADHD can be a significant risk factor for relapse
Untreated ADHD contributes to impulsivity, poor frustration tolerance, and self-medication, all of which increase relapse risk.
Which principle of trauma-informed care emphasizes giving clients choices and control in their treatment process?
Answer: Empowerment and choice
Empowerment and choice restore a sense of control to trauma survivors, counteracting the powerlessness often experienced during traumatic events.
According to SAMHSA, which of the following is a key domain in the definition of recovery from mental and substance use disorders?
Answer: Health, home, purpose, and community
SAMHSA's recovery definition encompasses four dimensions: Health, Home, Purpose, and Community, reflecting a holistic view beyond symptom reduction.
A CCDC counselor notices that a client's depressive symptoms emerged only during heavy alcohol use and resolved during periods of sobriety. This pattern most likely suggests:
Answer: Substance-induced depressive disorder
When depressive symptoms onset and resolve in direct relation to substance use, substance-induced depressive disorder is the most likely diagnosis.
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