CRM Mental Health & Co-Occurring Disorders 2

Question 1

Bipolar disorder in a recovery client is significant because:

Accepted Answer

Mood episodes can trigger substance use and complicate recovery

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It has no relationship to substance use

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It always resolves once the person achieves sobriety

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It prevents clients from participating in peer support

Question 2

Anxiety disorders in recovery may initially worsen due to:

Accepted Answer

Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) and neurological readjustment after stopping substances

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Too many support meetings

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Overly supportive recovery mentors

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Improved nutrition in early sobriety

Question 3

A trauma-informed approach in recovery mentorship means:

Accepted Answer

Recognizing the widespread impact of trauma and integrating that understanding into support practices

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Asking clients to detail all traumatic events in the first session

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Diagnosing clients with PTSD when substance use is present

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Avoiding any discussion of a client's past

Question 4

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and substance use disorders co-occur frequently. A recovery mentor should know that:

Accepted Answer

Untreated ADHD can increase impulsivity and risk of relapse

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ADHD symptoms always disappear in sobriety

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ADHD is incompatible with 12-step program participation

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People with ADHD cannot benefit from peer support

Question 5

When a client describes hearing voices and seeing things that are not there, the CRM should:

Accepted Answer

Recognize potential psychotic symptoms and refer to a psychiatrist or mental health professional

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Dismiss it as drug-seeking behavior

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Assume it is a spiritual experience and encourage prayer

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Document it and wait to see if it resolves on its own

Question 6

Which of the following best describes 'stigma' as it relates to mental health and recovery?

Accepted Answer

Negative stereotypes and discrimination that discourage help-seeking

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A legal term for involuntary psychiatric holds

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A formal diagnosis used in psychiatric evaluation

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A peer support skill taught in CRM training