Substance Abuse & Addiction Flashcards
A client with a history of drug abuse was referred to a social worker by a concerned relative. The social worker should FIRST:
a. conduct a family interview
b. begin treatment, focusing on the reason for the drug abuse
c. refer the client for substance abuse treatment
d. evaluate the client’s motivation for change
c. refer the client for substance abuse treatment
The following criteria are all used to distinguish substance abuse from substance dependence except:
a. Symptoms of substance abuse are usually less severe than those of dependence.
b. The problematic effects of abuse are usually limited to family, finances, employment, and legal issues (e.g., driving under the influence), while dependence also involves significant physiological problems.
c. Substance abuse typically involves narcotics, while dependence typically involves non-narcotic drugs.
d. Abuse is typically limited to recreational use, while dependence involves the need for increasing doses for the desired effect and withdrawal symptoms of not used regularly.
c. Substance abuse typically involves narcotics, while dependence typically involves non-narcotic drugs.
A client tells the social worker that they have been taking increasing amounts of a prescription painkiller to feel the same effect they once achieved with a lower dose. This is an example of:
A) Tolerance
B) Withdrawal
C) Intoxication
D) Relapse
A) Tolerance
A social worker meets with a client who has recently stopped using heroin. The client is experiencing physical symptoms such as nausea, sweating, and muscle pain. What stage of substance use is the client likely in?
A) Tolerance
B) Intoxication
C) Withdrawal
D) Relapse
C) Withdrawal
During a session, a client reports that they have been clean from methamphetamine for 3 months but recently returned to use after a stressful life event. This situation is best described as:
A) Tolerance
B) Relapse
C) Withdrawal
D) Craving
B) Relapse
