Question 1

The reasons why Native Americans, who do not live on reservations, develop substance use disorders

Accepted Answer

A) closely parallel those of the dominant culture. 
B) may be different for those persons who live on identified reservations. 
C) depend on differing access to drugs of misuse. 
D) do not account for their increased risk of premature death. 
A) closely parallel those of the dominant culture. 
B) may be different for those persons who live on identified reservations. 
C) depend on differing access to drugs of misuse. 
D) do not account for their increased risk of premature death. B

Question 2

Some of the barriers to treatment of homeless individuals with SUDs include

Accepted Answer

A) difficulty obtaining prescription medications. 
B) difficulty keeping appointments. 
C) attending 12-step group meetings. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
A) difficulty obtaining prescription medications. 
B) difficulty keeping appointments. 
C) attending 12-step group meetings. 
D) All of these answers are correct. D

Question 3

Explain how social attitudes and lack of adequate training might hamper health care professionals from identifying and treating a person with a disability.

Accepted Answer

Social attitudes and lack of adequate training can hamper health care professionals from identifying and treating a person with a disability in several ways.

Firstly, social attitudes towards disability can lead to stigma and discrimination, which may result in health care professionals overlooking or underestimating the needs of a person with a disability. This can lead to a lack of proper assessment and treatment, as well as a failure to provide appropriate accommodations.

Additionally, a lack of adequate training on how to effectively communicate and interact with people with disabilities can result in health care professionals feeling uncomfortable or unsure of how to provide the best care. This can lead to a lack of understanding of the specific needs and challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, and can result in subpar treatment.

Furthermore, the lack of awareness and understanding of the barriers that people with disabilities face in accessing health care can lead to a failure to provide accessible and inclusive services. This can result in a person with a disability not receiving the necessary care and support they require.

In conclusion, social attitudes and lack of adequate training can create barriers for health care professionals in identifying and treating people with disabilities, ultimately leading to disparities in health care outcomes for this population. It is crucial for health care professionals to receive comprehensive training on disability awareness and communication, as well as for societal attitudes towards disability to shift towards inclusivity and understanding.

Question 4

Which of the following was not identified as a direct cause of homelessness by your text?

Accepted Answer

A) Lack of affordable housing 
B) Poverty 
C) Chronic unemployment/underemployment 
D) Substance use disorders 
A) Lack of affordable housing 
B) Poverty 
C) Chronic unemployment/underemployment 
D) Substance use disorders

Question 5

The Hispanic culture is from

Accepted Answer

A) Mexico. 
B) Puerto Rico. 
C) Dominican Republic. 
D) None of these answers are correct.There is no single Hispanic culture. 
A) Mexico. 
B) Puerto Rico. 
C) Dominican Republic. 
D) None of these answers are correct.There is no single Hispanic culture.

Question 6

Of families who become homeless, the majority of them are single-parent families headed by a man.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

It has been estimated that of individuals with a disability also suffer from an alcohol use disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) 12% 
B) 31% 
C) 47% 
D) 62% 
A) 12% 
B) 31% 
C) 47% 
D) 62%

Question 8

In addition to social differences between members of an ethnic minority group and the mainstream culture,

Accepted Answer

A) there are age-specific differences in recreational drugs of choice. 
B) there is a tendency for older members of that ethnic group to turn to chemicals as a way to cope with their frustration at being unable to understand the culture of their new home. 
C) younger members of that ethnic group tend to identify more with the ideals of the dominant culture, weakening traditional prohibitions against drug misuse. 
D) younger members of that culture tend to view their elders with disrespect, and alcohol or illicit drug use is a way to express this disrespect. 
A) there are age-specific differences in recreational drugs of choice. 
B) there is a tendency for older members of that ethnic group to turn to chemicals as a way to cope with their frustration at being unable to understand the culture of their new home. 
C) younger members of that ethnic group tend to identify more with the ideals of the dominant culture, weakening traditional prohibitions against drug misuse. 
D) younger members of that culture tend to view their elders with disrespect, and alcohol or illicit drug use is a way to express this disrespect.

Question 9

Substance misuse treatment programs appear to be as effective for ethnic minorities, irrespective of their individual minority status, as they are for the majority population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Persons living with the aftereffects of a traumatic brain injury

Accepted Answer

A) usually avoid alcohol and illicit drugs because of the exaggerated effects such compounds have on their ability to cope with life. 
B) tend to use alcohol or illicit drugs to self-medicate their frustration over their inability to function at their former level. 
C) tend to also have a concurrent diagnosis of a form of mental illness. 
D) tend to respond well to treatment. 
A) usually avoid alcohol and illicit drugs because of the exaggerated effects such compounds have on their ability to cope with life. 
B) tend to use alcohol or illicit drugs to self-medicate their frustration over their inability to function at their former level. 
C) tend to also have a concurrent diagnosis of a form of mental illness. 
D) tend to respond well to treatment.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) African American women are 10 times as likely to be involved in the court system for a substance-related problem as are Caucasian women. 
B) African American males with AUDs are more likely to initiate heavy drinking earlier in life than Caucasian males. 
C) African American males are more likely to experience physical complications from alcohol use earlier in life than Caucasian males. 
D) African Americans are more likely to be discharged from treatment before successful completion of the program. 
A) African American women are 10 times as likely to be involved in the court system for a substance-related problem as are Caucasian women. 
B) African American males with AUDs are more likely to initiate heavy drinking earlier in life than Caucasian males. 
C) African American males are more likely to experience physical complications from alcohol use earlier in life than Caucasian males. 
D) African Americans are more likely to be discharged from treatment before successful completion of the program.

Question 12

For those in the military, how many positive substance use urine tests result(s) in a dishonorable discharge from service?

Accepted Answer

A) One 
B) Two 
C) Three 
D) Four 
A) One 
B) Two 
C) Three 
D) Four

Question 13

Discuss several important clinical considerations that should be attended to by those who provide treatment for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals who misuse substances.

Accepted Answer

When providing treatment for gay, lesbia

Question 14

Hearing impaired individuals and others with disabilities are often targeted by drug dealers, who may go as far as taking such steps as learning sign language to communicate with potential customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

It has been estimated that of the population are members of a sexual minority group.

Accepted Answer

A) 3-4% 
B) 7-8% 
C) 13-15% 
D) 2-9% 
A) 3-4% 
B) 7-8% 
C) 13-15% 
D) 2-9%

Question 16

All people who identify as Asian American share a common background and ethnic ancestry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The problem of substance misuse in the homeless has been traced to six different causes.List and briefly discuss four of them.

Accepted Answer

1) Mental health issues: Many homeless i

Question 18

Select one of the major categories of ethnic minorities discussed in the textbook and note the unique substance- related difficulties that affect that group.Comment on why this particular set of struggles is salient to this specific group of people.

Accepted Answer

One major category of ethnic minorities

Question 19

Typically, the incidence of substance use disorders after a person becomes homeless.

Accepted Answer

A) does increase 
B) does not increase 
C) very slowly increases 
D) remains stable 
A) does increase 
B) does not increase 
C) very slowly increases 
D) remains stable

Question 20

Which of the following statements about substance use disorders and sexual minorities is NOT true, per your text?

Accepted Answer

A) The topic of bisexual women who also misuse recreational drugs or alcohol is the focus of much research. 
B) The topic of men whose sole preference is sex with other men and who also misuse chemicals has been ignored by researchers. 
C) The topic of bisexual men who also misuse chemicals is often ignored by researchers. 
D) Women whose sexual preference is exclusively other women are a minority of women. 
A) The topic of bisexual women who also misuse recreational drugs or alcohol is the focus of much research. 
B) The topic of men whose sole preference is sex with other men and who also misuse chemicals has been ignored by researchers. 
C) The topic of bisexual men who also misuse chemicals is often ignored by researchers. 
D) Women whose sexual preference is exclusively other women are a minority of women.

Exam 19: Hidden Faces of Substance Use Disorders

The reasons why Native Americans, who do not live on reservations, develop substance use disorders

Some of the barriers to treatment of homeless individuals with SUDs include

Explain how social attitudes and lack of adequate training might hamper health care professionals from identifying and treating a person with a disability.

Which of the following was not identified as a direct cause of homelessness by your text?

The Hispanic culture is from

Of families who become homeless, the majority of them are single-parent families headed by a man.

It has been estimated that of individuals with a disability also suffer from an alcohol use disorder.

In addition to social differences between members of an ethnic minority group and the mainstream culture,

Substance misuse treatment programs appear to be as effective for ethnic minorities, irrespective of their individual minority status, as they are for the majority population.

Persons living with the aftereffects of a traumatic brain injury

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

For those in the military, how many positive substance use urine tests result(s) in a dishonorable discharge from service?

Discuss several important clinical considerations that should be attended to by those who provide treatment for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals who misuse substances.

Hearing impaired individuals and others with disabilities are often targeted by drug dealers, who may go as far as taking such steps as learning sign language to communicate with potential customers.

It has been estimated that of the population are members of a sexual minority group.

All people who identify as Asian American share a common background and ethnic ancestry.

The problem of substance misuse in the homeless has been traced to six different causes.List and briefly discuss four of them.

Select one of the major categories of ethnic minorities discussed in the textbook and note the unique substance- related difficulties that affect that group.Comment on why this particular set of struggles is salient to this specific group of people.

Typically, the incidence of substance use disorders after a person becomes homeless.

Which of the following statements about substance use disorders and sexual minorities is NOT true, per your text?

Why Worry About Substance Misuse or Substance Use Disorders

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

Misuse of Barbiturates and Barbiturate-Like Compounds

Misuse of Benzodiazepines and Similar Agents

Misuse of Central Nervous System Stimulants and Stimulant Use Disorders

Cocaine Misuse and Cocaine Use Disorder

Marijuana Misuse and Cannabis Use Disorder

Opioid Use and Misuse

Hallucinogen Misuse

Misuse of Inhalants and Aerosols

The Under-Recognized Problem of Steroid Misuse

Tobacco Products and Tobacco Use Disorder

Over the Counter Analgesics

Chemicals and the Neonate

Gender and Substance Use Disorders

Substance Misuse by Children and Adolescents

Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders in College Students

Substance Use Disorders and the Older Adult

Substance Use Disorders and the Family

Codependency and Enabling

The Client With Co-Occurring Disorders: Substance Use Disorders and Mental Illness

The Biopsychosocial Model of the Substance Use Disorders

The Substance Use Disorders As a Disease of the Human Spirit

The Assessment of Suspected Substance Use Disorders

Intervention

Treatment Settings

Treatment Formats

The Process of Treatment

Pharmacological Interventions for Substance Use Disorders

Relapse and Other Problems Frequently Encountered in Substance Rehabilitation

Support Groups to Promote and Sustain Recovery

Substance Use Disorders and Infectious Disease

The Relationship Between Drugs and Crime

The Debate Over Legalization

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