Trivia Flashcards

Which treatment approach for opioid use disorder uses a partial agonist that reduces cravings while having a ceiling effect that limits overdose risk?

Answer: Buprenorphine

Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist with a ceiling on its respiratory depression effect, making it safer than full agonists while still effectively reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

The term 'codependency' in addiction contexts most accurately refers to:

Answer: A relationship pattern where one person enables another's addiction while neglecting their own needs

Codependency describes a dysfunctional relationship pattern where one person becomes excessively focused on managing a loved one's addiction, often at the expense of their own well-being and enabling the substance use to continue.

Which of the following best describes 'motivational enhancement therapy' (MET)?

Answer: A brief, directive therapy using MI principles to rapidly build motivation for change

MET is a brief (typically 2-4 sessions) adaptation of Motivational Interviewing designed to rapidly build intrinsic motivation and commitment to change, originally tested in Project MATCH.

In the NAADAC Code of Ethics, the principle of 'non-maleficence' means that counselors must:

Answer: Avoid actions that cause harm to clients

Non-maleficence — 'do no harm' — requires counselors to avoid actions, interventions, or behaviors that could harm clients, even when well-intentioned.

Which of the following substances produces withdrawal symptoms that can be directly life-threatening without medical management?

Answer: Alcohol

Alcohol withdrawal can cause seizures, delirium tremens, and death, making it one of the few substance withdrawals that require medical supervision; opioid withdrawal is extremely uncomfortable but rarely directly fatal in healthy adults.

The 'abstinence violation effect' (AVE) in relapse prevention refers to:

Answer: Feelings of guilt and failure after a lapse that lead to full relapse

The AVE, described by Marlatt and Gordon, refers to the cognitive-emotional response to a lapse — feelings of guilt, shame, and 'I've already blown it' thinking — that can turn a brief slip into a full relapse.

Which professional organization specifically certifies Master Addiction Counselors (MAC) in the United States?

Answer: NAADAC (National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)

NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, administers the MAC (Master Addiction Counselor) credential, which is a national certification for advanced-level addiction counselors.