Substance Use Disorder Assessment & Treatment Flashcards

In Motivational Interviewing, the acronym OARS stands for Open questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, and:

Answer: Summaries

OARS stands for Open questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, and Summaries — the four core communication skills in Motivational Interviewing.

Which of the following best describes 'craving' as a diagnostic criterion for Substance Use Disorder in the DSM-5?

Answer: A strong desire or urge to use the substance

DSM-5 defines craving as a strong desire or urge to use the substance, which is one of the 11 criteria for SUD.

Methadone maintenance treatment for opioid use disorder must be dispensed through:

Answer: A federally certified Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Methadone for opioid use disorder can only be dispensed through federally certified Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs), unlike buprenorphine which can be prescribed in office settings.

A recovery specialist notices a client is in the 'Precontemplation' stage. The most appropriate intervention is to:

Answer: Provide information and raise awareness without pushing change

In Precontemplation, the person does not see their use as a problem, so the goal is to raise awareness and plant seeds of doubt without confrontation.

Which of the following is a key component of a comprehensive relapse prevention plan?

Answer: Identifying personal triggers and developing coping strategies

Identifying personal triggers (people, places, emotions) and creating specific coping strategies are essential elements of an effective relapse prevention plan.

The Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) is used to screen for problematic use of:

Answer: Drugs other than alcohol

The DAST-10 is a 10-item screening tool designed to detect problematic drug use involving substances other than alcohol.

Which of the following statements about Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for SUD is accurate?

Answer: MAT combined with counseling improves treatment outcomes compared to either alone

Research consistently shows that combining FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies produces better outcomes than either treatment alone.