Question 1

Why are treatment planning and treatment plans important in substance abuse treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) these are methods to determine what the problems are and what to do about them 
B) these processes are required by hospital accreditation organizations 
C) treatment programs must have treatment plans for insurance reimbursement 
D) health care reform models will require treatment planning and treatment plans 
A) these are methods to determine what the problems are and what to do about them 
B) these processes are required by hospital accreditation organizations 
C) treatment programs must have treatment plans for insurance reimbursement 
D) health care reform models will require treatment planning and treatment plans A

Question 2

Is it ever appropriate for alcoholics/addicts to have as a treatment goal to learn to use in a controlled manner

Accepted Answer

A) yes,if the client is resistant to abstinence 
B) no,controlled use is dangerous and usually leads to significant problems 
C) yes,in certain specific situations with certain types of clients 
D) no,controlled use is inconsistent with the disease model of addiction 
A) yes,if the client is resistant to abstinence 
B) no,controlled use is dangerous and usually leads to significant problems 
C) yes,in certain specific situations with certain types of clients 
D) no,controlled use is inconsistent with the disease model of addiction C

Question 3

Which of the following is not a behavioral approach to treatment:

Accepted Answer

A) motivational enhancement therapy 
B) contingency management 
C) aversive conditioning 
D) community reinforcement approach 
A) motivational enhancement therapy 
B) contingency management 
C) aversive conditioning 
D) community reinforcement approach A

Question 4

Which of the following is not true with regard to AOD treatment effectiveness

Accepted Answer

A) treatment has a beneficial impact on a variety of behaviors 
B) 12-Step Facilitation is less effective than Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy 
C) methadone is an extremely effective treatment for opioid addiction 
D) matching typical demographic information on clients to treatment approach does not significantly impact treatment outcomes 
A) treatment has a beneficial impact on a variety of behaviors 
B) 12-Step Facilitation is less effective than Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy 
C) methadone is an extremely effective treatment for opioid addiction 
D) matching typical demographic information on clients to treatment approach does not significantly impact treatment outcomes

Question 5

Pharmacological approaches to substance abuse treatment include all of the following except :

Accepted Answer

A) methadone for narcotic maintenance 
B) Antabuse for abstinence management 
C) Naltrexone for craving management 
D) neuroleptics for withdrawal management 
A) methadone for narcotic maintenance 
B) Antabuse for abstinence management 
C) Naltrexone for craving management 
D) neuroleptics for withdrawal management

Question 6

At a minimum,treatment plans should contain:

Accepted Answer

A) long term goals,short term goals,treatment strategies,review date,target date 
B) problem statements,long term goals,short term objectives,treatment strategies,review date,target date 
C) problem statements,long term goals,short term goals,treatment strategies,resources required,review date,target date 
D) problem statements,long term goals,short term objectives,theoretical orientation,treatment strategies,review date,target date 
A) long term goals,short term goals,treatment strategies,review date,target date 
B) problem statements,long term goals,short term objectives,treatment strategies,review date,target date 
C) problem statements,long term goals,short term goals,treatment strategies,resources required,review date,target date 
D) problem statements,long term goals,short term objectives,theoretical orientation,treatment strategies,review date,target date

Question 7

Why is it important to focus on social relationships,vocational and financial planning,and coping strategies in AOD treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) all of these areas are adversely impacted by addiction 
B) problems in any of these areas can lead to relapse 
C) addicts are prone to deep depression during treatment 
D) most alcoholic/addicts have poor job skills 
A) all of these areas are adversely impacted by addiction 
B) problems in any of these areas can lead to relapse 
C) addicts are prone to deep depression during treatment 
D) most alcoholic/addicts have poor job skills

Question 8

Which of the following statements best describes the elements and structure of Minnesota Model programs?

Accepted Answer

A) there is one type of service offered in an inpatient setting,usually with mandatory attendance at AA/NA 
B) there are a variety of services offered in numerous settings,usually with mandatory attendance at AA/NA 
C) there are a variety of services offered in numerous settings,usually with encouragement to attend AA/NA and Alanon 
D) there is one type of service offered in an inpatient setting,with encouragement to attend AA/NA and Alanon 
A) there is one type of service offered in an inpatient setting,usually with mandatory attendance at AA/NA 
B) there are a variety of services offered in numerous settings,usually with mandatory attendance at AA/NA 
C) there are a variety of services offered in numerous settings,usually with encouragement to attend AA/NA and Alanon 
D) there is one type of service offered in an inpatient setting,with encouragement to attend AA/NA and Alanon

Question 9

Which of the following is an advantage of outpatient treatment over inpatient treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) shorter duration of treatment 
B) fewer drop outs 
C) greater treatment effectiveness 
D) less expense 
A) shorter duration of treatment 
B) fewer drop outs 
C) greater treatment effectiveness 
D) less expense

Question 10

Roberta is a 35 year old female with an alcohol problem.She is employed in a middle management position,is married with two children,has had one previous treatment episode seven years ago,and is taking Prozac for depression.Which of the following best describes the choice and rationale for a treatment setting for Roberta?

Accepted Answer

A) She needs inpatient treatment because she has been in treatment before 
B) She needs inpatient treatment because she has a coexisting mental disorder (depression) 
C) She needs outpatient treatment because she has a job and a family 
D) Either treatment setting may be appropriate and depends on her motivation and support at home,at work,and with friends 
A) She needs inpatient treatment because she has been in treatment before 
B) She needs inpatient treatment because she has a coexisting mental disorder (depression) 
C) She needs outpatient treatment because she has a job and a family 
D) Either treatment setting may be appropriate and depends on her motivation and support at home,at work,and with friends

Question 11

Alcoholics Anonymous' (AA)position on the use of medications to treat medical conditions can be summarized as follows:

Accepted Answer

A) AA takes no position on any issue other than alcoholism 
B) AA's philosophy is that the alcoholic is best able to maintain abstinence from alcohol if he or she is also abstinent from other drugs 
C) AA does support the use of medication in the case of life-threatening conditions 
D) AA does not allow members to give advice regarding taking medically useful drugs 
A) AA takes no position on any issue other than alcoholism 
B) AA's philosophy is that the alcoholic is best able to maintain abstinence from alcohol if he or she is also abstinent from other drugs 
C) AA does support the use of medication in the case of life-threatening conditions 
D) AA does not allow members to give advice regarding taking medically useful drugs

Question 12

The primary distinguishing characteristic(s)between therapeutic communities and residential treatment is (are):

Accepted Answer

A) the adherence to the disease concept in therapeutic communities 
B) duration and restrictiveness of treatment 
C) the use of confrontation as a therapeutic technique 
D) the fact that residential treatment occurs in a hospital 
A) the adherence to the disease concept in therapeutic communities 
B) duration and restrictiveness of treatment 
C) the use of confrontation as a therapeutic technique 
D) the fact that residential treatment occurs in a hospital

Question 13

Which of the following is not one of NIDA's principles of effective treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) no single treatment is appropriate for all individuals 
B) support group attendance is a necessary but not sufficient component for effective treatment 
C) effective treatment attends to multiple needs of the individual 
D) treatment plans must be assessed continually and modified as necessary 
A) no single treatment is appropriate for all individuals 
B) support group attendance is a necessary but not sufficient component for effective treatment 
C) effective treatment attends to multiple needs of the individual 
D) treatment plans must be assessed continually and modified as necessary

Question 14

The primary difference between the Minnesota Model and behavioral models of AOD treatment is:

Accepted Answer

A) the length of treatment 
B) the type of treatment setting 
C) the use of the principles of AA in treatment 
D) the use of recovering counselors 
A) the length of treatment 
B) the type of treatment setting 
C) the use of the principles of AA in treatment 
D) the use of recovering counselors

Question 15

Evidence-based treatment refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) long-standing approaches that have been used successfully over many years 
B) strategies that research has shown to be effective and that have demonstrated consistent results in multiple studies 
C) treatment approaches recommended by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment 
D) randomized clinical studies using control groups 
A) long-standing approaches that have been used successfully over many years 
B) strategies that research has shown to be effective and that have demonstrated consistent results in multiple studies 
C) treatment approaches recommended by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment 
D) randomized clinical studies using control groups

Question 16

Which of the following is not one of NIDA's principles of effective treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) remaining in treatment for an adequate period of time is critical 
B) medications are an important element of treatment for many individuals 
C) clients with coexisting mental disorders should have both disorders treated in an integrated way 
D) medical detoxification is the first stage of treatment and does result in long-term drug use change 
A) remaining in treatment for an adequate period of time is critical 
B) medications are an important element of treatment for many individuals 
C) clients with coexisting mental disorders should have both disorders treated in an integrated way 
D) medical detoxification is the first stage of treatment and does result in long-term drug use change

Question 17

Which of the following is not usually a component of AOD treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) attendance at support groups 
B) life-style changes 
C) education 
D) vocational training 
A) attendance at support groups 
B) life-style changes 
C) education 
D) vocational training

Question 18

According to the text,a person who is in recovery from addiction would be an effective AOD counselor when he or she:

Accepted Answer

A) has been in recovery for at least two years 
B) uses their own recovery experience to help other addicts 
C) possesses good interpersonal skills combined with formal counselor training 
D) does not confuse AA sponsorship with counseling 
A) has been in recovery for at least two years 
B) uses their own recovery experience to help other addicts 
C) possesses good interpersonal skills combined with formal counselor training 
D) does not confuse AA sponsorship with counseling

Question 19

Which of the following is not one of NIDA's principles of effective treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) effective treatment must be voluntary 
B) drug use during treatment must be monitored continuously 
C) treatment programs should provide assessment and counseling regarding infectious diseases 
D) recovery is a long-term process and may require multiple treatment episodes 
A) effective treatment must be voluntary 
B) drug use during treatment must be monitored continuously 
C) treatment programs should provide assessment and counseling regarding infectious diseases 
D) recovery is a long-term process and may require multiple treatment episodes

Question 20

Which of the following is not true about natural recovery?

Accepted Answer

A) AOD counselors would rarely see individuals who recover without treatment 
B) most people who try to abstain on their own end up with "dry drunk" syndrome 
C) natural recovery has been well documented by researchers 
D) natural recovery may be more frequent than most professionals realize 
A) AOD counselors would rarely see individuals who recover without treatment 
B) most people who try to abstain on their own end up with "dry drunk" syndrome 
C) natural recovery has been well documented by researchers 
D) natural recovery may be more frequent than most professionals realize

Why are treatment planning and treatment plans important in substance abuse treatment?

Is it ever appropriate for alcoholics/addicts to have as a treatment goal to learn to use in a controlled manner

Which of the following is not a behavioral approach to treatment:

Which of the following is not true with regard to AOD treatment effectiveness

Pharmacological approaches to substance abuse treatment include all of the following except :

At a minimum,treatment plans should contain:

Why is it important to focus on social relationships,vocational and financial planning,and coping strategies in AOD treatment?

Which of the following statements best describes the elements and structure of Minnesota Model programs?

Which of the following is an advantage of outpatient treatment over inpatient treatment?

Alcoholics Anonymous' (AA)position on the use of medications to treat medical conditions can be summarized as follows:

The primary distinguishing characteristic(s)between therapeutic communities and residential treatment is (are):

Which of the following is not one of NIDA's principles of effective treatment?

The primary difference between the Minnesota Model and behavioral models of AOD treatment is:

Evidence-based treatment refers to:

Which of the following is not one of NIDA's principles of effective treatment?

Which of the following is not usually a component of AOD treatment?

According to the text,a person who is in recovery from addiction would be an effective AOD counselor when he or she:

Which of the following is not one of NIDA's principles of effective treatment?

Which of the following is not true about natural recovery?

The Role of the Mental Health Professional in Prevention and Treatment

Culturally and Ethnically Diverse Groups

Confidentiality and Ethical Issues

Screening,assessment and Diagnosis

Motivational Interviewing and Brief Interventions

Co-Occurring Disorders and Other Special Populations

Relapse Prevention and Recovery

Twelve Step and Other Types of Support Groups

Children and Families

Hivaids

Gambling and Other Addictions

Prevention

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Exam 8: Treatment of Aod Problems

Why are treatment planning and treatment plans important in substance abuse treatment?

Is it ever appropriate for alcoholics/addicts to have as a treatment goal to learn to use in a controlled manner

Which of the following is not a behavioral approach to treatment:

Which of the following is not true with regard to AOD treatment effectiveness

Pharmacological approaches to substance abuse treatment include all of the following except :

At a minimum,treatment plans should contain:

Why is it important to focus on social relationships,vocational and financial planning,and coping strategies in AOD treatment?

Which of the following statements best describes the elements and structure of Minnesota Model programs?

Which of the following is an advantage of outpatient treatment over inpatient treatment?

Alcoholics Anonymous' (AA)position on the use of medications to treat medical conditions can be summarized as follows:

The primary distinguishing characteristic(s)between therapeutic communities and residential treatment is (are):

Which of the following is not one of NIDA's principles of effective treatment?

The primary difference between the Minnesota Model and behavioral models of AOD treatment is:

Evidence-based treatment refers to:

Which of the following is not one of NIDA's principles of effective treatment?

Which of the following is not usually a component of AOD treatment?

According to the text,a person who is in recovery from addiction would be an effective AOD counselor when he or she:

Which of the following is not one of NIDA's principles of effective treatment?

Which of the following is not true about natural recovery?

The Role of the Mental Health Professional in Prevention and Treatment

Culturally and Ethnically Diverse Groups

Confidentiality and Ethical Issues

Screening,assessment and Diagnosis

Motivational Interviewing and Brief Interventions

Co-Occurring Disorders and Other Special Populations

Relapse Prevention and Recovery

Twelve Step and Other Types of Support Groups

Children and Families

Hivaids

Gambling and Other Addictions

Prevention

Filters