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A wife refers her husband for substance abuse counseling. His drug of choice is cocaine which he has
been using episodically with friends at a poker game (biweekly to weekly) for some years. She is
disturbed at the illicit nature of the drug and the long standing use. He stated that though he
recreationally uses, he doesn't crave cocaine, doesn't seek it out but rather uses with friends at the
game who bring it. He feels that other than his wife being upset, he has no other social or occupational
issues. Given the information provided, how is his use of cocaine BEST described? - ✔✔-IT IS NOT
described as: Substance abuse, cocaine intoxication, or cocaine use disorder.



What is Neuroplasticity? - ✔✔-the ability of the brain to form and reorganize synaptic connections
following an injury or longterm drug use.



What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon? - ✔✔-1.amount taken & past experiences

2.mode of administration

3.poly drug use



How is drug tolerance BEST described? - ✔✔-A (Decreased) sensitivity to a drug overtime



List some drug cues or triggers: - ✔✔-1.Prior drug use setting

2.Drug Paraphernalia

3.Seeing others use



What does (SASSI) stand for & what is it? - ✔✔-(Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory)

a brief self-report questionnaire that identifies substance use disorder. For adults & adolescents. now
there's 3rd edition (SASSI-3) for adults. (67 true & false items & a 26 item self report questions)



What happens as tolerance for barbiturates develops? - ✔✔-The margin between intoxication &
lethality stays the same.

,What is the MOST common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy? - ✔✔-Confusion



What does (formication) refer to? - ✔✔-The sensation of bugs crawling on skin.

Or (Magnon's syndrome)



What is the organ most damaged by cocaine abuse? - ✔✔-The Heart



List (3) basic chemical classes of amphetamines: - ✔✔-1.Methamphetamine (meth)

2.Amphetamine Sulphate (speed)

3.Dextroamphetamine (Dexy's)



In terms of difficulty quitting (dependence), which of the following drugs ranks the highest? - ✔✔-
Nicotine



THC content in marijuana varies widely.

True or false? - ✔✔-True



Regarding substance abuse, what does the Convergence Theory propose? - ✔✔-Rates of substance
abuse among women are converging with men.



Which subcategory of alcohol use disorder onset is NOT found in the elderly? - ✔✔-(Early onset)
alcoholism



At an initial meeting with a new client, what is the FIRST requirement? - ✔✔-Establish Rapport



What does motivational interviewing primarily involve? - ✔✔-Supportive Persuasion

,What percentage of individuals with a dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders) received treatment for
only their mental illness? - ✔✔-32.9% percent



What factors can affect screening instrument validity? - ✔✔-1.setting/privacy

2.rapport/trust

3.clear instructions



Which function is NOT what a Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor can perform? - ✔✔-Diagnose
Mental Disorders



What does the acronym (GATE) stand for& what is it? - ✔✔-1.Gather Info

2.Access Supervision

3.Take action

4.Extend action

(addresses suicidality)



Assessments processes and instruments need to be sensitive to: - ✔✔-1.Race & ethnicity

2.Age & gender

3.Disabilities



What are serious mental health symptoms that resolve with abstinence in (thirty days or less) most
likely to? - ✔✔-Substance abuse-induced disorders that require continued abstinence.



Which one of the following alcohol abuse screening tests is designed specifically for use with
(adolescents), and briefly describe it? - ✔✔-(CRAFFT)

A brief 6 question screening tool that identifies high risk alcohol & substance use disorders. Derives
name from key words:

C: Ever driven in a CAR with someone using alcohol/drugs?

R: Ever use to RELAX?

A: Ever use ALONE?

, F: Ever FORGET things while using?

F: Ever been told by family/FRIENDS to stop?

T: Ever gotten in TROUBLE using?



Which of the following is the MOST important introductory statement or question to ask in a suicidality
evaluation? - ✔✔-I need to ask you a few questions about suicide.



What is the purpose of screening? - ✔✔-To determine the need for placement & referral.



What is the primary purpose of substance abuse assessment? - ✔✔-To determine the severity of the
problem.



Who should create a treatment plan? - ✔✔-A Collaborative team w/the client.



How must 'assessment information' be handled to be the Most effective? - ✔✔-Info should be
converted into goals & objectives.



What does NOT bolster a client's desire to complete the program? - ✔✔-(Frequent) interdisciplinary
consultations.



When is a client fully prepared to enter treatment? - ✔✔-When they accept the need for treatment.



The Guiding principles when writing goals in (treatment planning) are identified by which acronym? -
✔✔-(MATRS)

M:Measurable

A:Attainable

T: Time limited

R:Realistic

S:Specific

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