CRC Co-occurring Disorders 2

Question 1

Which treatment model provides simultaneous, coordinated care for both substance use and mental health disorders within the same program?

Accepted Answer

Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT)

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Sequential treatment

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Parallel treatment

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Abstinence-only treatment

Question 2

Which of the following is a key sign that a client in recovery may have an undiagnosed co-occurring mental health condition?

Accepted Answer

They experience persistent mood disturbances beyond expected withdrawal effects

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They consistently attend all scheduled recovery meetings

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They have developed a strong peer support network

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They express high motivation to remain sober

Question 3

The 'self-medication hypothesis' suggests that individuals with co-occurring disorders use substances primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Alleviate symptoms of an underlying mental health condition

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Enhance their performance at work or school

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Build social connections and reduce isolation

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Improve physical energy and endurance

Question 4

Which screening tool is commonly used in recovery settings to identify potential co-occurring depression?

Accepted Answer

PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9)

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AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test)

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CAGE questionnaire

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Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST)

Question 5

A client with bipolar disorder and cocaine use disorder is most at risk for which complication during recovery?

Accepted Answer

Mood episode destabilization and relapse cycling

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Increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes

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Reduced motivation to engage with any treatment

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Development of new specific phobias

Question 6

What is the recovery coach's appropriate role when a client's mental health symptoms suddenly and significantly worsen?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the client's safety, contact emergency services if needed, and refer to mental health professionals

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Begin providing counseling sessions to manage the acute symptoms

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Independently adjust recommendations in the client's recovery plan

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Encourage the client to manage the symptoms independently through willpower

Question 7

Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) is considered most effective primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Treats both conditions simultaneously with a coordinated team approach

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Allows clients to focus exclusively on sobriety before addressing mental health

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Isolates the client from stressful external environments during treatment

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Emphasizes medication management as the sole primary intervention