Substance Abuse Treatment & Counseling Techniques Flashcards
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Which withdrawal syndrome is considered medically life-threatening and requires immediate intervention?
Answer: Alcohol withdrawal with delirium tremens
Alcohol withdrawal with delirium tremens can cause seizures, cardiovascular instability, and death if not medically managed.
The CAGE questionnaire is a brief screening tool designed to detect problems with:
Answer: Alcohol use
CAGE (Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener) is a validated four-question tool specifically designed to screen for alcohol use disorder.
What does the term 'enabling' mean in the context of chemical dependency counseling?
Answer: Behaviors by others that protect a user from consequences of their substance use
Enabling refers to actions by family or others that inadvertently shield the person with addiction from natural consequences, allowing use to continue.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was originally developed to treat which condition but is now widely used in addiction treatment?
Answer: Borderline Personality Disorder
DBT was developed by Marsha Linehan for Borderline Personality Disorder and is now used in addiction treatment for its emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills.
Which of the following best describes the 'harm reduction' approach to chemical dependency counseling?
Answer: Reducing the negative consequences of drug use without requiring abstinence
Harm reduction meets clients where they are, prioritizing safety and reducing negative outcomes even if abstinence is not the immediate goal.
During an initial biopsychosocial assessment, which of the following domains should a CCDC counselor evaluate?
Answer: Substance use history, mental health, social/family history, and spiritual needs
A comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment covers biological, psychological, and social domains to inform an individualized treatment plan.
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