Introduction Flashcards

Which federal law established confidentiality protections specifically for substance use disorder patient records?

Answer: 42 CFR Part 2

42 CFR Part 2 is the federal regulation that specifically protects the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records and is stricter than HIPAA.

The biopsychosocial model of addiction recognizes that substance use disorders result from:

Answer: Biological, psychological, and social factors interacting together

The biopsychosocial model holds that addiction arises from the complex interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors rather than any single cause.

Which organization developed the globally recognized 12 Core Functions of a substance abuse counselor?

Answer: IC&RC

The International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) developed the 12 Core Functions that define the competencies of substance abuse counselors.

A client who abuses alcohol to relieve work-related anxiety is best described as experiencing:

Answer: Self-medication

Self-medication refers to the use of a substance to manage an underlying condition such as anxiety, often preceding a formal diagnosis.

In the context of substance use disorder treatment, the term 'dual diagnosis' most accurately refers to:

Answer: A co-occurring substance use disorder and mental health disorder

Dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders) means an individual has both a substance use disorder and at least one mental health disorder at the same time.

The primary purpose of an intake assessment in substance use disorder counseling is to:

Answer: Gather comprehensive information to guide treatment planning

An intake assessment systematically collects biopsychosocial information that informs individualized treatment planning and appropriate level-of-care placement.

Which neurotransmitter is most centrally implicated in the brain's reward pathway and the reinforcing effects of addictive substances?

Answer: Dopamine

Dopamine release in the nucleus accumbens (the brain's reward center) is the primary mechanism by which addictive substances produce reinforcing pleasurable effects.