Deck 4: Important Professional Issues in Addiction Counseling

Question 1

In terms of counselor competency,it is okay to treat adolescents if the counselor's experience has been with adults because everything is essentially the same,just the age of the client is different.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

In the field of addictions,there are a number of scientifically based treatment approaches available.All but ONE of the following is such an approach.Which one is NOT a noted scientifically based treatment approach as discussed in your textbook?

A)Cognitive-behavioral therapy
B)Community reinforcement approaches
C)The twelve-step approach
D)Abstinence based treatment approaches

Answer 2

The twelve-step approach

Question 3

According to your textbook,what percentage of all addiction counselors are in addictions recovery at any given time?

A)25%
B)60%
C)70%
D)90%

Answer 3

60%

Question 4

It has been found that various types of mental health disorders may prove to be a predictor for the onset and development of substance abuse or addiction.

Question 5

What variables are empirically linked to African American youth substance abuse?

A)modeling variables,relationship problems,and peer pressure
B)economic deprivation,racism,and stress
C)acculturation stress,language barriers,and low self-esteem
D)lack of education,the daily stress of living,and exposure to substance use

Question 6

The only requirement for an addiction counselor to be ethically in compliance is to be well versed in addiction theory,practices,and treatment.

Question 7

One unique aspect of the addictions field is that it is multidimensional and multidisciplinary and those providing treatment for individuals with addictions can be physicians,psychiatrists,psychologists,social workers,clergy,family therapists,as well as addictions counselors.

Question 8

One example of a boundary violation is when the counselor becomes too emotionally invested with the client.