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T or F the majority of people diagnosed with a substance related disorder are unemployed

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False

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What drugs are most addictive?

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Narcotics

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Why do individuals that are substance dependent continue to use?

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To avoid withdrawals

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When is a person in remission most vulnerable to relapse?

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Within the first year

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How many clinical signs/symptoms must a person show to be diagnosed as substance dependent?

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3 or more

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How many signs or symptoms must a person show to be diagnosed with substance abuse disorder?

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1 or more within 12 month period

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  • tolerance
  • increased use over longer period of time
  • withdrawals
  • dedication to acquiring substance
  • persistent desire to quit
  • missing social, economic, or recreational events to continue use
  • continued use despite physical or psychological problems
    are signs of
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substance dependence

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What is the long term goal of treatment?

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Abstinence

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  • failure to fulfill major role obligations at home, work, school
  • continued substance use in situations that are hazardous
  • reoccurring substance related legal problems
  • no diagnosis of substance dependence
  • continued use despite interpersonal problems
    are symptoms of
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substance abuse disorders

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What are the short term goals of treatment?

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Reduction in use and minimizing negative effects of use

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When conducting a full clinical evaluation what are some things to discuss

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  • type of substance, duration, and frequency of use
  • medical history
  • severity if withdrawal symptoms
  • mode of onset
  • social history
  • family history of substance use
  • impact if use on everyday life
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If a client has a substance abuse problem what should you do before referring them to therapy?

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Refer to substance abuse treatment

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Name some types of sub abuse tx

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Detox, 12 step, self help, outpatient/inpatient, pharmacological, psychosocial, residential

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T or F a person who spends at least 3 months in residential treatment is likely to have a better long term outcome

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True

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What are the most common psychosocial methods used to treat sub abuse to

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CBT, psychodynamic, behavioral, self help, group and family therapy

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When does fetal alcohol syndrome cause the most damage

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First trimester

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Name two syndromes associated with chronic alcohol abuse caused by a thiamine deficiency

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Wernicke’s enceohalopathy & Korsakoff’s Syndrome

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What disorders are linked to FAS

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ADHD & facial malformation

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What is Antabuse?

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Aversion therapy

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What is the strongest predictor for developing alcohol problems

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Family history

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Name some models on causes of substance abuse

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  • Biopsychosocial: wide variety of reasons
    Medical/Biological: genetic, altered brain chemistry
    Self-medication
    Family & Environment: peer pressure, abuse, disorganized communities
    Clinical: used to escape painful problems in life, poor coping mechanisms
    Social: drug use is learned and reinforced by role models
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Describe the AUDIT assessment

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Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test

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Describe the CAGE AID assessment

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cut down? annoyed? guilty? eye-opener?

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Describe the TWEAK Test

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Tolerance, Worried, Eye-opener, Amnesia, K (cut down)

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Define Substance abuse
A maladaptive pattern of abuse leading to significant impairment in functioning or distress.
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T or F to make a diagnosis of Substance Dependence, you do NOT need to have tolerance or withdrawal symptoms
True
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T or F to make a diagnosis of substance dependence you need evidence of a significant impairment in functioning.
True
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T or F Wernicke’s Encephalopathy if left untreated leads to Korsakoff’s Syndrome
True
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Delirium, hallucinations, delusions, agitated behavior, autonomic hyperactivity (sweating and rapid pulse) are symptoms of what?
Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium
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What is methadone?
synthetic narcotic taken instead of opiates; can be legally prescribed. Patient uses to detox from opiates or on daily basis as substitute for heroin.
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high feeling, hyperactivity, restlessness, anxiety, impaired judgment, tachycardia, dilated pupils, perspiration or chills, nausea or vomiting, muscle weakness, increased blood pressure are symptoms of what?
cocaine intoxication
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What are the stages of motivation of change?
1. precontemplation 2. contemplation 3. action 4. maintenance 5. . termination 6. relapse
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Name some types of narcotics
Cocaine, codeine rack, heroin, opium, methadone
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What are narcotics mostly prescribed for?
Pain
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T or F the addiction potential for narcotics is low
False it is high
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What are the effects of narcotics?
Initial high followed by relaxation
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What are key indicators of narcotic use?
Track marks, extreme weight loss
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What is the primary use if alcohol?
Recreation
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What is the addiction potential of alcohol?
Low but increases with prolonged use
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What are the effects of alcohol use?
Intoxication, relaxation
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Confusion, slurred speech, depression, sleepiness, loss of control are the most common indicators of
alcohol use
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Stimulants include what drugs
Amphetamines
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What are stimulants prescribed?
Chronic fatigue and weight loss
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What is the addiction potential of stimulants?
High
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Rapid heartbeat, more energy, increase blood pressure and respiratory rate are effects of
stimulant use?
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Name some common hallucinogens
LSD & mescaline
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Why are hallucinogens used?
Recreation
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Name some common depressants
Benzodiazepines & phenobarbital
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What is the addiction potential of depressants
Moderate to high
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Loss of control, dizziness, hallucinations are some effects of
hallucinogen use
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Catatonia, sweating, trembling, sensitivity to light and sound are most common indicators of
hallucinogen use
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Appear intoxicated, lack of coordination, controlled speech are common indicators of
depressant use
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What is the most common use of cannabis
Recreation
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Euphoria, loss of coordination/concentration, change in appetite, distortion in perception are common effects of
cannabis use
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Blood shot eyes, out speech & behavior, distorted perception are most common indicators of what?
Cannabis use
56
Binge drinking is common among which population in the LGBTQ community?
lesbians
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Alcohol dependent individuals are _____ times more likely to die from suicide
10
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Which substances interfere with motor control and are factors in many automobile accidents
marijuana and alcohol
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This addiction theory says there are a number of reasons people use substances and accounts for hereditary disposition, psychological problems, social influences
biopsychosocial model
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This addiction model claims addiction is chronic, progressive, relapsing, and potentially fatal
medical model
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This addiction model says substances relieve symptoms of psychiatric disorders
self medication model
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This addiction model accounts for family and environmental factors
family and environmental model
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This addiction theory says drug use is learned and reinforced from others who serve as role models
social models
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Glassy eyes, loud talking, inappropriate laughter, sleepiness are signs of
marijuana use
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contracted pupils, no response of pupils to light, needle marks, sweating, vomiting coughing, sniffling, loss of appetite are signs of
heroin use

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