CRM Substance Use Disorders & Addiction Science 2

Question 1

The term 'co-occurring disorder' (also called dual diagnosis) refers to:

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A person having both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder simultaneously

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Two people sharing the same addiction

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Using two substances at the same time

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A relapse after two periods of sobriety

Question 2

Which of the following substances is associated with a potentially life-threatening withdrawal syndrome?

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Alcohol

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Cannabis

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Cocaine

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Hallucinogens

Question 3

What does the term 'craving' refer to in the context of addiction?

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An intense urge or desire to use a substance

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A mild preference for one substance over another

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A structured plan to obtain drugs

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A clinician's assessment of use severity

Question 4

Medications such as methadone and buprenorphine are used to treat opioid use disorder through a framework known as:

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Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

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Aversion therapy

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Detoxification-only treatment

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Harm reduction abstinence

Question 5

Polysubstance use refers to:

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Using multiple substances, sometimes simultaneously

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Using one primary substance exclusively

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Alternating between two substances in a controlled manner

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A clinical treatment involving multiple medications

Question 6

Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) describes a person who is not yet considering changing their substance use?

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Precontemplation

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Contemplation

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Preparation

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Maintenance