Recovery Foundations Flashcards
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Which harm reduction strategy aims to reduce infectious disease transmission among people who inject drugs?
Answer: Needle exchange programs
Needle exchange (syringe services) programs reduce HIV and hepatitis C transmission by providing sterile equipment to people who inject drugs.
A client in early recovery reports sleeping poorly, feeling irritable, and having strong cravings. These are most likely symptoms of:
Answer: Post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS)
Post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) involves prolonged, fluctuating symptoms after initial withdrawal that can persist for weeks to months.
Which term refers to a treatment approach that addresses both a substance use disorder and a co-occurring mental health condition simultaneously?
Answer: Integrated dual diagnosis treatment
Integrated dual diagnosis treatment addresses both the substance use disorder and the mental health condition concurrently within the same program or team.
What does a 'recovery-oriented system of care' (ROSC) emphasize compared to traditional treatment systems?
Answer: Long-term community-based support across multiple life domains
ROSC emphasizes sustained, person-centered, community-based support that addresses multiple life areas over the long term rather than episodic acute care.
When a recovery coach avoids sharing their personal opinions to keep the focus on the client's goals, they are practicing:
Answer: Non-directiveness and client-centeredness
Non-directiveness ensures the coach's own values do not overshadow the client's autonomy and self-determined recovery goals.
Which protective factor is most consistently associated with positive long-term recovery outcomes?
Answer: Strong social support networks
Research consistently shows that strong, recovery-supportive social connections are among the most powerful predictors of sustained recovery.
A recovery coach who ensures confidentiality and keeps client information private is upholding which ethical principle?
Answer: Confidentiality and privacy
Maintaining confidentiality protects client information and builds the trust necessary for an effective coaching relationship.