CRS Substance Abuse Knowledge 4

Question 1

Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model is characterized by a client acknowledging a problem but not yet committed to change?

Accepted Answer

Contemplation

Answer

In the contemplation stage, individuals are aware of a problem and considering change but are ambivalent and not yet ready to commit.

Question 2

Inhalant abuse is most commonly seen in which demographic group?

Accepted Answer

Adolescents and young teens

Answer

Inhalant abuse is most prevalent among adolescents and young teens due to easy access to household products and lower costs.

Question 3

A client in early recovery reports intense cravings when passing a bar they used to frequent. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Conditioned cue reactivity

Answer

Conditioned cue reactivity occurs when environmental cues associated with past substance use trigger cravings through classical conditioning.

Question 4

Which of the following substances has the longest half-life and is therefore associated with a milder but more prolonged withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Diazepam (Valium)

Answer

Diazepam has a very long half-life (20–100 hours), producing a slower onset and more gradual, prolonged withdrawal compared to short-acting benzodiazepines.

Question 5

The term 'enabling' in the context of substance use disorders refers to:

Accepted Answer

Behaviors by others that inadvertently protect the user from consequences

Answer

Enabling involves behaviors by family members or others that shield the person with a substance use disorder from the natural consequences of their use.

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CRS Substance Abuse Knowledge 4