CRM Certification, Scope of Practice & Legal Frameworks Flashcards

Good Samaritan laws related to overdose in many US states provide:

Answer: Immunity from prosecution for calling 911 during a drug-related overdose

Good Samaritan laws offer legal protection from drug possession charges to individuals who call 911 in good faith during a drug overdose emergency.

When a CRM is unsure whether an ethical boundary has been crossed, the BEST course of action is to:

Answer: Consult with a supervisor or ethics consultant for guidance

Ethical dilemmas should be brought to supervisors or ethics consultants who can provide guidance — not left to resolve without support.

Dual relationships in CRM practice occur when a mentor:

Answer: Has another relationship with a client outside the professional role, such as being a family member or romantic partner

Dual relationships involve a second role between mentor and client (family, friendship, romantic) that creates conflicts of interest and ethical risks.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is relevant to recovery because:

Answer: It protects individuals in recovery from discrimination in employment and public accommodations

The ADA protects individuals in recovery from substance use disorders from discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations under certain conditions.

Continuing education requirements for CRM recertification exist primarily to:

Answer: Ensure mentors stay current with evolving best practices in recovery support

Continuing education keeps CRMs current with emerging research, new recovery resources, and evolving professional standards in the field.

Which of the following best defines 'person-first language' as used in CRM practice?

Answer: Using language that recognizes the person before their diagnosis, e.g., 'person with a substance use disorder' rather than 'addict'

Person-first language puts the individual before the label, reducing stigma and affirming the client's full humanity beyond their diagnosis.