SAMHSA STUDY GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What does SAMHSA Stand for - Answer-Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration
Why was the SAMHSA created - Answer-Improve the quality and availability of
prevention, treatment & rehabilitative services to reduce illness, death, disability, and
the cost to society resulting from substance abuse & mental disorders.
Define Recovery - Answer-is "a process of change through which individuals improve
their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential"
What are the four major dimensions that support a life in Recovery? - Answer-Purpose
Community
health
home
Describe the health dimension that supports a life in recovery. - Answer-Managing one's
symptoms; making informed and healthy choices that support physical and emotional
well-being.
Provide an example for health dimension that supports a life in recovery - Answer-
making informed,healthy choices that support physical and emotional well being such
as abstaining from use of alcohol,illicit drugs,and non prescribed medications if one has
an addiction problem.
Describe the home dimension that supports a life in recovery - Answer-A stable and
safe place to live.
Describe the purpose dimension that supports a life in recovery - Answer-Meaningful
daily activities job, school, volunteerism, family care taking, or creative endeavors and
the independence, income and resources to participate in society.
Describe the community dimension that supports a life in recovery - Answer-
Relationships and social networks that provide support, friendship, love and hope.
What are the 10 guiding principles of recovery? - Answer-Hope
self responsibility
holistic
person driven
many pathways
peer support
relational
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What does SAMHSA Stand for - Answer-Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration
Why was the SAMHSA created - Answer-Improve the quality and availability of
prevention, treatment & rehabilitative services to reduce illness, death, disability, and
the cost to society resulting from substance abuse & mental disorders.
Define Recovery - Answer-is "a process of change through which individuals improve
their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential"
What are the four major dimensions that support a life in Recovery? - Answer-Purpose
Community
health
home
Describe the health dimension that supports a life in recovery. - Answer-Managing one's
symptoms; making informed and healthy choices that support physical and emotional
well-being.
Provide an example for health dimension that supports a life in recovery - Answer-
making informed,healthy choices that support physical and emotional well being such
as abstaining from use of alcohol,illicit drugs,and non prescribed medications if one has
an addiction problem.
Describe the home dimension that supports a life in recovery - Answer-A stable and
safe place to live.
Describe the purpose dimension that supports a life in recovery - Answer-Meaningful
daily activities job, school, volunteerism, family care taking, or creative endeavors and
the independence, income and resources to participate in society.
Describe the community dimension that supports a life in recovery - Answer-
Relationships and social networks that provide support, friendship, love and hope.
What are the 10 guiding principles of recovery? - Answer-Hope
self responsibility
holistic
person driven
many pathways
peer support
relational
