Advanced Peer Exam Study Guide (Arkansas Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certification) Questions With Complete Solutions

These are motivations for developing a strong advocacy presence in WASHINGTON DC correct answer: -Opportunities to advance the Addiction Profession -A chance to meet and talk to your representative and or his or her staff -A chance to tell your professional story The role of advocacy is to both advancing policies and fighting against harmful measures. correct answer: True Which of the following is NOT one of NAADAC's ongoing public policy priorities? correct answer: -Improving reimbursement addiction professionals -Increasing funding for workforce development support -Protecting privacy of individuals with substance use disorders. ASHT supports legislation that would accomplish the following: correct answer: Provide loan repayment for SUD workforce. What are some of the LONG-TERM benefits of investing in advocacy? correct answer: Helping to ensure our work is valued, understood, and reimbursed Always be on the lookout for __________ ______________ to achieve priorities and constituent goals. correct answer: broader legislation Congressman ___________ ______________INTRODUCED a bipartisan resolution acknowledging the contributions of addiction professionals across the country who deliver quality, effective care to their patients and supporting evidence-based care for those working to overcome addiction. correct answer: Dave Joyce Which congressman JOINED the bipartisan resolution mentioned in the previous question? correct answer: Tim Ryan What was the DRIVING GOAL and most influential argument for the loan repayment and tuition support bill? correct answer: To increase the number of substance use disorder treatment professionals by opening the door for more students to be a part of the growing heroic team of treatment professionals needed across the country. WHY is it vital for all helping professionals to learn as much as they can about telehealth? correct answer: Telehealth can be a lifeline for patients at risk during a national emergency. Which achievement highlights the value of advocacy, how NAADAC is fighting for you, and how SUD treatment is a bipartisan issue that unites congressional support? correct answer: U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spearhead bill to bring more addiction counselors to communities by allowing Licensed Addiction Counselors (LAC) to be reimbursed by Medicare. What are examples of STRATAGIES for successful advocacy? correct answer: Recognize you are not alone and connect with NAADAC by subscribing to alerts and social media. Use as much addiction treatment jargon as you can, to demonstrate your expertise in the field. correct answer: An ethical mandate WHY should every addiction professional focus on advocacy? correct answer: Because, historically, members of congress and senators will listen to constituents and experts directly in the field more than a lobbyist. And if we don't advocate for our profession and for our clients, the nobody will. WHAT DOES the NAADAC Code of Ethics have to say about Advocacy? correct answer: Addiction Professionals are called to advocate on behalf of clients at the individual, group, institutional, and societal levels. Providers have an obligation to speak out regarding barriers and obstacles that