CRSS Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders 3

Question 1

Which screening tool is commonly used to quickly identify possible alcohol use disorder in primary care and recovery settings?

Accepted Answer

AUDIT

Answer

The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is a validated 10-item screener for hazardous and harmful alcohol use.

Question 2

When a peer's mood disorder symptoms and substance use symptoms overlap, a provider may wait for a period of abstinence before confirming a psychiatric diagnosis. This is called:

Accepted Answer

A diagnostic observation period

Answer

Clinicians often use a substance-free observation window to distinguish substance-induced symptoms from independent psychiatric disorders.

Question 3

Stimulant use disorder frequently co-occurs with which mental health condition?

Accepted Answer

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Answer

ADHD is highly prevalent among individuals with stimulant use disorder, partly due to self-medication of attention and impulse control symptoms.

Question 4

In a co-occurring disorders context, 'no wrong door' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Any service entry point can begin the process of connecting people to both mental health and substance use care

Answer

The no wrong door approach ensures that wherever someone seeks help, they can be screened and linked to appropriate co-occurring services.

Question 5

A peer support specialist is helping someone with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder. The specialist should prioritize:

Accepted Answer

Building trust and helping the peer engage with integrated treatment services

Answer

Trust-building and connection to integrated care are the cornerstones of effective peer support for co-occurring disorders.

CRSS - Certified Recovery Support Specialist Practice Test

CRSS - Certified Recovery Support Specialist Practice Test

CRSS Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders 3