Question 1

Persons with a bipolar disorder tend to abuse drugs during

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A)  the depressed phase of their disorder. 
B)  the period of stability before the next phase of their disorder. 
C)  the manic phase of their disorder. 
D)  all phases of their disorder equally. 
A)  the depressed phase of their disorder. 
B)  the period of stability before the next phase of their disorder. 
C)  the manic phase of their disorder. 
D)  all phases of their disorder equally. C

Question 2

The most commonly encountered personality disorder found in persons with an SUD is

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A)  antisocial personality. 
B)  borderline personality. 
C)  histrionic personality. 
D)  schizoaffective personality. 
A)  antisocial personality. 
B)  borderline personality. 
C)  histrionic personality. 
D)  schizoaffective personality. A

Question 3

Describe the complicated relationship between schizophrenia and SUDs regarding dual­diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

The relationship between schizophrenia and substance use disorders (SUDs) is complex and often referred to as dual diagnosis. Individuals with schizophrenia are more likely to have co-occurring SUDs compared to the general population. This can be attributed to several factors, including self-medication, genetic predisposition, and environmental influences.

Some individuals with schizophrenia may use substances as a way to cope with the symptoms of their mental illness, such as hallucinations or delusions. This self-medication can lead to the development of a substance use disorder, as the individual becomes dependent on the substance to alleviate their symptoms. On the other hand, substance use can also exacerbate the symptoms of schizophrenia and interfere with the effectiveness of antipsychotic medications, making it more challenging to manage the mental illness.

There is also evidence to suggest a genetic link between schizophrenia and SUDs, as both conditions have been shown to have a hereditary component. Additionally, environmental factors such as childhood trauma, social isolation, and poverty can contribute to the development of both schizophrenia and SUDs.

Dual diagnosis of schizophrenia and SUDs presents unique challenges for treatment and management. It is essential for individuals with this co-occurring condition to receive integrated care that addresses both their mental health and substance use needs. This may involve a combination of medication, therapy, and support services to effectively manage both conditions.

Overall, the relationship between schizophrenia and SUDs is intricate and requires a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment. By addressing both conditions simultaneously, individuals with dual diagnosis can have a better chance of achieving long-term recovery and improved quality of life.

Question 4

The majority of individuals who would have been referred to a state hospital in the 1950s are now

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A)  able to be referred to community treatment centers. 
B)  able to call upon large numbers of social support agencies in the community following treatment. 
C)  more likely to be homeless or incarcerated. 
D)  able to budget their funds without help from representative payees. 
A)  able to be referred to community treatment centers. 
B)  able to call upon large numbers of social support agencies in the community following treatment. 
C)  more likely to be homeless or incarcerated. 
D)  able to budget their funds without help from representative payees.

Question 5

Describe the evolution of the idea dual­diagnoses may also include persons with substance abuse disorders.

Accepted Answer

The idea of dual diagnoses, which refers

Question 6

Available evidence suggests that, at best, only of persons with schizophrenia do not smoke cigarettes.

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A)  10 percent 
B)  90 percent 
C)  40 percent 
D)  25 percent 
A)  10 percent 
B)  90 percent 
C)  40 percent 
D)  25 percent

Question 7

The term "dual diagnosis" refers to individuals who have

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A)  an addiction to two or more chemicals at the same time. 
B)  a person with both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder at the same time. 
C)  a person who had a substance use disorder, recovered from that condition, then developed a mental health disorder. 
D)  a clearly defined psychiatric condition with proven treatment modalities. 
A)  an addiction to two or more chemicals at the same time. 
B)  a person with both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder at the same time. 
C)  a person who had a substance use disorder, recovered from that condition, then developed a mental health disorder. 
D)  a clearly defined psychiatric condition with proven treatment modalities.

Question 8

Persons with a bipolar disorder might find that marijuana their disorder.

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A)  might exacerbate 
B)  eliminates all signs of 
C)  causes/exacerbates hallucinations 
D)  has no effect on 
A)  might exacerbate 
B)  eliminates all signs of 
C)  causes/exacerbates hallucinations 
D)  has no effect on

Question 9

Mental health professionals have understanding of the forces that initiate, or maintain, a substance use disorder in a person with mental illness.

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A)  a single, comprehensive theory that assists in the 
B)  a rather complete 
C)  virtually no 
D)  a frustratingly complex 
A)  a single, comprehensive theory that assists in the 
B)  a rather complete 
C)  virtually no 
D)  a frustratingly complex

Question 10

The more serious the individual's mental illness, the more

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A)  likely he or she is to fear losing entitlement payments such as Social Security. 
B)  receptive he or she will be to an opportunity to supplement their income from entitlement payments by working "under the table." 
C)  difficult it will be to abstain from alcohol or illicit drugs. 
D)  likely it is he or she will be able to return to society and resume their role as a productive citizen. 
A)  likely he or she is to fear losing entitlement payments such as Social Security. 
B)  receptive he or she will be to an opportunity to supplement their income from entitlement payments by working "under the table." 
C)  difficult it will be to abstain from alcohol or illicit drugs. 
D)  likely it is he or she will be able to return to society and resume their role as a productive citizen.

Question 11

Describe the theoretical models attempting to explain dual­diagnosis conditions.

Accepted Answer

There are several theoretical models att

Question 12

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the treatment of bipolar disorder and SUDs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Manic symptoms can be easily mistaken as "progress" by rehabilitation staff, leading to increased rate of premature release from treatment. 
B)  It is hypothesized that bipolar patients might use CNS stimulants to simulate the manic phase of their disorder. 
C)  The alcohol dependent patient with bipolar disorder is more likely to use alcohol during the manic phase of the disorder. 
D)  Symptoms of bipolar disorder can be exacerbated by the abuse of many compounds. 
A)  Manic symptoms can be easily mistaken as "progress" by rehabilitation staff, leading to increased rate of premature release from treatment. 
B)  It is hypothesized that bipolar patients might use CNS stimulants to simulate the manic phase of their disorder. 
C)  The alcohol dependent patient with bipolar disorder is more likely to use alcohol during the manic phase of the disorder. 
D)  Symptoms of bipolar disorder can be exacerbated by the abuse of many compounds.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT true of dual diagnosis clients?

Accepted Answer

A)  They appear to experience a different cocaine withdrawal syndrome than other people. 
B)  Cocaine abusing patients with schizophrenia are at higher risk for the development of a movement disorder known as tardive dyskinesia. 
C)  They tend to seek out specific drugs, depending on their exact form of mental illness. 
D)  They use alcohol to self-medicate anxiety. 
A)  They appear to experience a different cocaine withdrawal syndrome than other people. 
B)  Cocaine abusing patients with schizophrenia are at higher risk for the development of a movement disorder known as tardive dyskinesia. 
C)  They tend to seek out specific drugs, depending on their exact form of mental illness. 
D)  They use alcohol to self-medicate anxiety.

Question 14

If a person suffers from some form of mental illness, he or she is also

Accepted Answer

A)  50 percent more likely to have a concurrent substance use disorder. 
B)  100 percent more likely to have a concurrent substance use disorder. 
C)  as likely as the average person to have a substance use disorder. 
D)  270 percent more likely to have a concurrent substance use disorder. 
A)  50 percent more likely to have a concurrent substance use disorder. 
B)  100 percent more likely to have a concurrent substance use disorder. 
C)  as likely as the average person to have a substance use disorder. 
D)  270 percent more likely to have a concurrent substance use disorder.

Question 15

Twenty-one percent of those persons who are depressed also meet the criteria for having had a in the past 12 months.

Accepted Answer

A)  amphetamine use disorder 
B)  hallucinogen use disorder 
C)  benzodiazepine use disorder 
D)  alcohol use disorder 
A)  amphetamine use disorder 
B)  hallucinogen use disorder 
C)  benzodiazepine use disorder 
D)  alcohol use disorder

Question 16

Which class of pharmaceuticals are now viewed as the most appropriate agents to treat anxiety disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adderall 
B)  Benzodiazepines 
C)  Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors 
D)  Monoamine oxidase inhibitors 
A)  Adderall 
B)  Benzodiazepines 
C)  Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors 
D)  Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

Question 17

It is believed that of people with MI/CD received treatment for both disorders in the past year.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 percent 
B)  5 percent 
C)  8 percent 
D)  11 percent 
A)  2 percent 
B)  5 percent 
C)  8 percent 
D)  11 percent

Question 18

ER physicians commonly attribute symptoms in dual diagnosis patients to their SUDs with the exclusion of psychiatric disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

For years it has wrongly been assumed that dual diagnosis clients

Accepted Answer

A)  who are addicted share the same motivational traits as persons without a psychiatric problem who are addicted. 
B)  who abuse chemicals have the same motivational traits as persons who are addicted to chemicals. 
C)  who have a job are less motivated to quit than those without a job, since their stress level is higher. 
D)  do not abuse chemicals for the same reason(s) over the years. 
A)  who are addicted share the same motivational traits as persons without a psychiatric problem who are addicted. 
B)  who abuse chemicals have the same motivational traits as persons who are addicted to chemicals. 
C)  who have a job are less motivated to quit than those without a job, since their stress level is higher. 
D)  do not abuse chemicals for the same reason(s) over the years.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between borderline personality disorder (BPD) and SUDs?

Accepted Answer

A)  People with BPD tend to use drugs or alcohol to intensify their emotions. 
B)  Substance abuse treatment for people with BPD is quite straightforward. 
C)  It is estimated that around 30-50 percent of people with a SUD will also have BPD. 
D)  Relaxation training seems to be the most effective form of treatment for individuals with BPD and SUD. 
A)  People with BPD tend to use drugs or alcohol to intensify their emotions. 
B)  Substance abuse treatment for people with BPD is quite straightforward. 
C)  It is estimated that around 30-50 percent of people with a SUD will also have BPD. 
D)  Relaxation training seems to be the most effective form of treatment for individuals with BPD and SUD.

Exam 24: The Dual-Diagnosis Client: Substance Use Disorders and Mental Illness

Persons with a bipolar disorder tend to abuse drugs during

The most commonly encountered personality disorder found in persons with an SUD is

Describe the complicated relationship between schizophrenia and SUDs regarding dual­diagnosis.

The majority of individuals who would have been referred to a state hospital in the 1950s are now

Describe the evolution of the idea dual­diagnoses may also include persons with substance abuse disorders.

Available evidence suggests that, at best, only of persons with schizophrenia do not smoke cigarettes.

The term "dual diagnosis" refers to individuals who have

Persons with a bipolar disorder might find that marijuana their disorder.

Mental health professionals have understanding of the forces that initiate, or maintain, a substance use disorder in a person with mental illness.

The more serious the individual's mental illness, the more

Describe the theoretical models attempting to explain dual­diagnosis conditions.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the treatment of bipolar disorder and SUDs?

Which of the following is NOT true of dual diagnosis clients?

If a person suffers from some form of mental illness, he or she is also

Twenty-one percent of those persons who are depressed also meet the criteria for having had a in the past 12 months.

Which class of pharmaceuticals are now viewed as the most appropriate agents to treat anxiety disorders?

It is believed that of people with MI/CD received treatment for both disorders in the past year.

ER physicians commonly attribute symptoms in dual diagnosis patients to their SUDs with the exclusion of psychiatric disorders.

For years it has wrongly been assumed that dual diagnosis clients

Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between borderline personality disorder (BPD) and SUDs?

Why Worry About Substance Abuse or Addiction

The Nature of the Beast

A Brief Introduction to the Science of Pharmacology

An Introduction to Alcohol: Mans Oldest Recreational Chemical

The Alcohol Use Disorders

Abuse and Addiction to Barbiturates and Barbiturate-Like Compounds

Abuse and Addiction to Benzodiazepines and Similar Agents

Abuse and Addiction to Central Nervous System Stimulants

Cocaine Abuse and Dependence

Marijuana Abuse and Addiction

Opiode Use, Abuse, and Addiction

Abuse and Addiction to Hallucinogens

Abuse and Addiction to Inhalants and Aerosols

The Under-Recognized Problem of Steroid Abuseaddiction

Over the Counter Analgesics

Tobacco Products and Nicotine Addiction

The Potential Consequences of Drug Abuse During Pregnancy

Gender and Substance Use Disorders

Hidden Faces of Substance Use Disorders

Substance Use and Abuse by Children and Adolescents

Substance Use Disorders in College Settings

Codependency and Enabling

Addiction and the Family

The Biopsychosocial Model of the Addictions

The Substance Use Disorders As a Disease of the Human Spirit

The Assessment of Suspected Substance Use Disorders

Intervention

Treatment Settings

The Treatment of Substance Use Disorders

The Process of Treatment

Pharmacological Interventions for Substance Use Disorders

Relapse and Other Problems Frequently Encountered in Substance Abuse Rehabilitation

Support Groups to Promote and Sustain Recovery

Substance Use Disorders and and Infectious Disease

The Relationship Between Drug Use and Crime

The Debate Over Legalization Appendices Glossary References Index

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Describe the complicated relationship between schizophrenia and SUDs regarding dualdiagnosis.

Describe the evolution of the idea dualdiagnoses may also include persons with substance abuse disorders.

Describe the theoretical models attempting to explain dualdiagnosis conditions.