General Practice Flashcards

Which of the following BEST characterizes a co-occurring disorder (COD)?

Answer: The simultaneous presence of a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder

Co-occurring disorders refer to the simultaneous presence of both a substance use disorder and at least one mental health disorder.

The concept of 'enabling' in the context of addiction treatment refers to:

Answer: Behaviors by others that shield an addict from consequences of use

Enabling describes actions by family or friends that unintentionally protect the addict from the natural consequences of their substance use.

According to the DSM-5, the minimum number of criteria required to meet a diagnosis of Mild Substance Use Disorder is:

Answer: 2

The DSM-5 requires 2–3 criteria for a mild substance use disorder diagnosis out of 11 possible criteria.

A counselor uses 'rolling with resistance' during a session. This technique is associated with:

Answer: Motivational Interviewing

Rolling with resistance is a core MI strategy that avoids direct confrontation by reflecting or reframing the client's resistance.

Which medication is used specifically to manage alcohol withdrawal and prevent seizures?

Answer: Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are the first-line pharmacological treatment for managing alcohol withdrawal symptoms, including prevention of seizures.

The primary purpose of a treatment plan in chemical dependency counseling is to:

Answer: Provide a structured, individualized roadmap for the client's recovery goals and interventions

A treatment plan is an individualized, goal-directed document that guides the therapeutic process and tracks client progress.

Which of the following best describes 'secondary prevention' in addiction counseling?

Answer: Early identification and intervention for at-risk individuals who have begun using

Secondary prevention targets early-stage users to prevent progression to full addiction through screening and brief interventions.