DUI Substance Abuse Assessment and Intervention Flashcards

Which of the following best describes 'polysubstance use' in the context of DUI assessment?

Answer: Using multiple substances, either simultaneously or in combination, which can compound impairment

Polysubstance use involves combining multiple drugs or alcohol, which can produce synergistic effects that dramatically increase impairment beyond what either substance would cause alone.

What is the primary purpose of the DAST-10 (Drug Abuse Screening Test) in a DUI program setting?

Answer: To screen for drug abuse problems beyond alcohol

The DAST-10 is a 10-item validated screening tool used to identify the degree of drug abuse problems (excluding alcohol) in participants, helping instructors determine if referral to treatment is warranted.

According to NHTSA's Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC) program, how many drug categories are evaluated in a full drug recognition expert examination?

Answer: 7

The NHTSA DEC program identifies 7 drug categories: CNS depressants, CNS stimulants, hallucinogens, dissociative anesthetics, narcotic analgesics, inhalants, and cannabis.

Which stage of change in the Transtheoretical Model is a DUI participant most likely in when they say 'I don't have a drinking problem'?

Answer: Precontemplation

Precontemplation is the stage where an individual does not yet recognize a need to change, often denying the problem or being unaware of the consequences of their behavior.

In DUI education, what is the significance of the 'liver standard drink equivalent' concept?

Answer: It helps participants understand that all drink sizes are not equal and manage consumption relative to liver processing rate

The standard drink equivalent concept teaches participants that regardless of container size or alcohol type, one standard drink contains 14 grams of pure alcohol, which the liver processes at roughly 0.015% BAC per hour.

What ethical obligation does a DUI instructor have when a participant discloses ongoing substance use that may constitute a danger to others?

Answer: Follow mandatory reporting and duty-to-warn protocols as defined by state law and program policy

DUI instructors must follow applicable state mandatory reporting laws and Tarasoff-type duty-to-warn obligations when a participant's substance use poses a credible danger to themselves or identifiable others.