CRS Substance Use Disorder Assessment & Treatment 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Summaries

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A strong desire or urge to use the substance

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A federally certified Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Provide information and raise awareness without pushing change

Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Identifying personal triggers and developing coping strategies

Answer

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

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CRS Substance Use Disorder Assessment & Treatment 5