Deck 11: Co-Occurring Disorders

Question 1

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates

A)That 1.2 million people are suffering from substance abuse and mental health issues
B)That 2.1 million people are suffering from substance abuse and mental health issues
C)That 3.4 million people are suffering from substance abuse and mental health issues
D)None of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

SAMHSA estimates that

A)Between 10 and 15 percent of people have a co-occurring disorder
B)Between 20 and 50 percent of people have a co-occurring disorder
C)Between 50 and 70 percent of people have a co-occurring disorder
D)Co-occurring disorders are greatly over diagnosed

Answer 2

B

Question 3

In Baillargeon's study

A)at least 50 percent of the prison population had a substance abuse problem
B)at least 70 percent of the prison population had a substance abuse problem
C)at least 80 percent of the prison population had a substance abuse problem
D)at least 90 percent of the prison population had a substance abuse problem

Answer 3

A

Question 4

PAWS is an acronym for

A)People Against Wholesale Suffering
B)Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
C)Pre-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
D)None of the above

Question 5

If you have a client who you feel is having problems beyond your ability to treat them, you should:

A)Talk with your supervisor
B)Ignore your feelings and try to help them
C)Refer the client to someone else
D)None of the above

Question 6

It is difficult to ascertain the number of people in the U.S. who are suffering from co-occurring disorders.

Question 7

Prisoners with co-occurring disorders are at higher risk for re-incarceration.

Question 8

Symptoms of PAWS usually pass by the first week of abstinence.

Question 9

There is prejudice within the treatment community against people taking prescription medication for mental illness while in recovery.

Question 10

Detoxification is no longer used for people with substance abuse problems.