Treatment Approaches
Recovery Programs
Pharmacological Interventions
Risks of Recovery
100

How many criteria must be met for a moderate diagnosis of AUD?

4-6

100

What is a newer method of delivering the AA format?

online forums/apps

100

What term describes the use of medication as a part of a comprehensive treatment strategy for individuals with alcohol use disorders?

Pharmacotherapy.

100

What is a significant risk factor associated with attempts to reduce alcohol consumption rather than achieve complete abstinence, particularly for heavy drinkers?

Relapse

200

What treatment method is often ineffective and can have negative effects on the mental health of those with alcohol abuse disorder?

Confrontation

200

Which 12-step program offers peer support and a structured pathway to sobriety, emphasizing community and shared experiences among individuals recovering from alcohol use?

Alcoholics Anonymous.

200

 who might pharmacotherapy be useful for?

people with mild AUD

200

What model explains the stress and strain felt by the family of those struggling with alcohol use disorder?

The Stress- Strain- Coping Support Model.

300

How long to patterns need to be present for to obtain an AUD diagnosis?

12 months

300

When in the recovery process, what is the highest level of effectiveness found within group therapy

Emotional Connection

300

What is a main concern of pharmacotherapy?

Relapse, or addiction to other substances.

300

When looking at a family member providing support, specifically the Stress- Strain Coping support model, what are the ways the supporting family members can grow personally?

Their own health and well being

400

What treatment method, established by Miller and Hester in 1986, focuses on fostering self-efficacy in individuals to help them make informed decisions about their drinking behavior?

Controlled drinking.

400

This treatment approach helps those with alcohol use disorder associate drinking with unpleasant feelings or sensations.

Aversion Therapy.

400

When considering tolerance, if tolerance increases, does this mean the amount of alcohol consumed will be affected?

It will increase

400

Why might someone in recovery isolate themselves from friends or family?

they can drink, while the person in recovery might not be able to because of treatment

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