FINAL EXAM Flashcards
Addictions can be described as…
a condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or involved in something
T/F: a person can be psychologically addicted without being physically addicted
True
Although any person may become addicted, which of the following could predisposition a person to be addicted?
socioeconomic factors, physical health, home environment, parents with mental health diagnosis
T/F: alcoholics are self-indulgent people who lack willpower
False
a person usually enters in drug/alcohol treatment because…
they are facing a negative consequence if they continue to use
the benefit of hospital detoxification is…
ability for medical detoxification
a benefit of an Outpatient Treatment program is…
it assists the person to deal with their addiction and their environment stressors at the same time
interventions work best when…
the intervention is organized and directed by a professional counselor
a client will gain greater peer feedback through…
group counseling
relapse is part of recovery; on average it takes how many attempts for a person to quit smoking?
7-8
motivational interviewing works well with…
people who are resistive or in denial
group counseling is effective when…
members have similar issues and provide empathy
T/F: in order to help clients with their problems you should self-disclose and share about yourself
False
T/F: people who have family members who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol can be guaranteed that they will have difficulty with addictions
False
List 5 possible settings for treatment
inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, halfway houses, supportive living, self-help
T/F: through medications a person can totally rid themselves of alcohol addicitons
False
T/F: people with addictions can often quit on their own
False
which of the following are motivators for people to seek treatment for addiction…
legal problems, relationship issues, employment issues, financial problems
when a person enters detoxification program they can expect to stay…
until physical dangers have passed
inpatient treatment should be considered after…
person has failed at staying clean/sober in an outpatient treatment program
a difference between self-help and treatment is…
self-help is peer driven
the purpose of a treatment halfway house is…
to help a person adjust to living without using substances with supports
T/F: to treat addictions a counselor must be in recovery themselves to be effective
False
individual counseling provides an individual with…
setting to discuss issues they cannot discuss in group
list at least 4 ingredients used to make methamphetamine that a person would not normally ingest
ether, freon, red phosphorous, gasoline, iodine, prozac, laxatives, drain cleaner
Why group therapy sessions?
therapeutic, educational, work with more than one client at a time, focus on special needs, group feedback, unique learning advantages
the counseling group is…
issue-oriented, issue-focused, growth-oriented, provides empathy and support,
the group counselor…
facilitates interaction among members, keeps the focus, uses verbal and non-verbal techniques, helps clients learn from each other, help establish personal goals
psychoeducational groups are…
short term, imparting information, sharing common experiences, teaching people how to solve problems, offering support, helping people develop own support system, development of specific skills, greater understanding, deal with difficult issues/situations
personality and character traits of group leaders…
presence, personal power, courage, willingness to confront oneself, sincerity, authenticity, sense of identify, belief in the group process, inventive, creative