Word Meanings and Definitions
What is Neuroplasticity?
The ability of the brain to form and reorganize synaptic connections following an injury or long-term drug use.
Which one of the alcohol substance abuse screening tests is designed specifically for use with (adolescents)? Briefly describe.
CRAFFT
A brief 6 question screening tool that identifies high risk alcohol and substance use disorder.
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?
What is the organ most damaged by cocaine abuse?
The heart.
At an initial meeting with a new client, what is the FIRST requirement?
Establishing report.
What is the MATRIX model designed to treat?
Stimulant abuse.
What does (formication ) refer to?
The sensation of bugs crawling on skin. Also known as the Magnon's syndrome.
What does (MAST) stand for and what is it?
(Michigan Alcohol Screening Test)
25 question instrument used to assess severity of a client's Alcohol Abuse problem.
In terms of difficulty quitting (dependence), which of the following drug(s) rank the highest?
Nicotine.
As a substance abuse counselor, you work in a treatment program and also personally attend a 12 step program in the community. A treatment program client asks you to become his 12 step sponsor. What is your best response?
(Decline) knowing the potential conflicts in multiple roles
In 1965, Bruce Tuckman proposed a model of group development that included (5) phases. What are they?
(1) Forming
(2) Storming
(3) Norming
(4) Performing
(5) Adjourning
What does a (dual relationship) refer to?
A working relationship with a client outside the professional domain.
What does (SASSI) stand for and what is it?
(Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory)
A brief self-report questionnaire that identifies substance use disorder. For adults and adolescents. There is now a 3rd edition (SASSI-3) for adults. (67 true and false items and a 26 self report question.
What is physiological dependence on a drug determined by?
The tolerance or symptoms of withdrawal.
In working with substance-abusing clients, counselors must be aware of the applicable guidelines in (CFR Title 42 Part 2). What do the guidelines deal with?
Confidentiality in (alcohol and substance abuse) areas.
According to the DSM-5 criteria, a client that (has) previously met the criteria for stimulant use disorder but now (has not) met the criteria for stimulant use in 10 months (except for craving) would be termed to be in _______ remission.
Early
What is the difference between AIDS and HIV?
HIV is the virus that causes Aids syndrome.
What is the original (CIWA-Ar) scale designed for, and what does the acronym stand for?
(Clinical Institue Withdrawal Assessment)
It assesses alcohol withdrawal risk and is a 10 item scale.
What are withdrawal symptoms, characterized by severe flu-like symptoms (nausea, vomiting, runny nose, watery eyes, chills abdominal cramps, anorexia, weakness, tremors, sweating, etc...) most characteristic of?
Opioid withdrawal.
Accurate records are the basis for the treatment plan and measuring client progress. If something is entered in a client record in error, what is the proper response? What should you do?
Put a line through it, correct it, and then initial and date it.
Why do therapeutic communities (TCs) often focus on (Habilitation) instead of rehabilitation?
Habilitation teaches new skills and rehabilitation teaches old ones.
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
An alcohol abuse syndrome occurring during pregnancy that causes facial/head deformities, mental retardation, heart defects and stunted growth.
The (CAGE) questionnaire is a four-question screening tool. What is this screening instrument designed to screen for and what does the acronym stand for?
(CUT, ANNOYED, GUILTY and EYE-OPENER)
Screens for Alcohol Abuse and consists of 4 questions.
C-Have you ever felt you needed to CUT down on your drinking?
A-Have people ANNOYED you by criticizing your drinking?
G-Have you ever felt GUILTY about drinking?
E-Have you ever felt you needed an (EYE-OPENER drink) to calm nerves after a hangover?
There are 5 primary group models used in substance abuse treatment. Which is the model that views dependency as a (learned behavior) that can be modified?
(Cognitive-Behavioral) Group type.
Confidentiality is particularly stringent in situations of alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and HIV infection. When are limited confidentiality breaches permitted?
If at risk of harming themselves or others and if you suspect child or elder abuse.
The Guiding principles when writing goals in (treatment planning) are identified by which acronym?
(MATRS)
M: Measureable
A:Attainable
T: Time limited
R: Realistic
S: Specific