Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes the biopsychosocial model of addiction?
Answer: Addiction results from biological, psychological, and social factors interacting together
The biopsychosocial model recognizes that addiction arises from the interaction of biological vulnerabilities, psychological factors, and social/environmental influences rather than any single cause.
According to the DSM-5, how many criteria must be met within a 12-month period to diagnose a substance use disorder?
Answer: At least 2 of 11 criteria
The DSM-5 requires at least 2 of 11 criteria within a 12-month period for a substance use disorder diagnosis, with severity determined by the number of criteria met (mild: 2-3, moderate: 4-5, severe: 6+).
Which motivational interviewing technique involves the counselor acknowledging and reflecting back both sides of a client's ambivalence?
Answer: Double-sided reflection
Double-sided reflection is a technique in which the counselor reflects both the client's desire to change and their reasons for not changing, helping to explore and resolve ambivalence.
The CAGE questionnaire is primarily used to screen for which problem?
Answer: Alcohol use problems
The CAGE questionnaire (Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener) is a widely used four-question screening tool specifically designed to identify problematic alcohol use.
In Prochaska's Transtheoretical Model, the Action stage is best characterized by which of the following?
Answer: Actively modifying behavior for less than 6 months
The Action stage involves overt behavioral changes that have been sustained for less than 6 months, distinguishing it from the Maintenance stage, which involves sustaining change beyond 6 months.
Alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening primarily because of the risk of which complication?
Answer: Seizures and delirium tremens (DTs)
Alcohol withdrawal can be fatal due to the risk of grand mal seizures and delirium tremens, which are life-threatening neurological complications resulting from rebound CNS excitation after cessation.
Which of the following is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance under federal law?
Answer: Amphetamine (Adderall)
Amphetamines such as Adderall are Schedule II substances, indicating high abuse potential with accepted medical use but severe dependence risk; heroin is Schedule I and benzodiazepines are Schedule IV.