MI
What is MI?
A method to help individuals resolve ambivalence about change by exploring PERSONAL motivations.
What is harm reduction as it pertains to SUD?
1. Noncoercive
2.Accepting for better or worse, that drug use is a part of this world.
3. Tool to mitigate negative consequences of drug use.
What are types of treatment?
1. Outpatient/IOP
2. Inpatient
3. Residential
4. Detox
5. MOUD
6. Sober Living
What is the primary obligation of a CPSS?
their personal recovery
True or False: It is our job to convince people to do what we think they need to do.
False.
OARS stands for:
1. Open-Ended Questions
2. Personal Affirmations
3. Listen & Engage in Reflections
4. Provide Summaries
3 Signs someone is experiencing an overdose are:
Why is it important to stay current on drug trends?
1. They're always changing.
2. It affects how we respond to overdose.
Where can you go for continuing education?
1. ECHO
2. NAADAC
3. Boston Medical Center
4. SC Share
5. Check your email
What is ambivalence?
A state of having mixed or conflicting feelings about something.
How can we support someone who wants support but doesn't want to stop using?
1. Harm Reduction
2. Listening- meeting them where they're at.
How long do you wait between Naloxone doses when administering?
2-3 minutes
True or False: MOUD can be used to treat Kratom use.
True
If an Oxford House calls and asks you if you have spoken to a participant recently, what is the correct response?
I can neither confirm nor deny that they are a participant of TCC.
SAMHSA's definition of recovery is:
Recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.
Name 2 principles of MI
1. Express Empathy
2. Roll with Resistance
3. Explore Discrepancies
4. Support Self-Efficacy
What are some overdose prevention tools?
1. Naloxone
2. Testing strips
3. CPR face shields
4. Education
5. Never use alone hotline
6. Buddy system
What substances medically require withdrawal management?
1. Benzodiazepines
2. Alcohol
True or False: I can give a participant $10 to get food.
False.
What can I do in my down time at work?
1. CEUs
2. Make Folders/Copies
3. Trash
4. straighten up
5. Familiarize yourself with Resources
6. Ask Wendy
What do we not do to support someone who wants support but doesn't want to stop using?
1. Tell them what to do.
2. Coerce/convince them they need treatment.
3. Offer them nothing.
How do you provide rescue breaths?
For rescue breaths: lay the person flat, tilt their head back to open airways, plug nostrils, and provide 2 initial breaths, then 1 breath every 5 seconds. Use a rescue breath face shield if available.
What is person-first language and why do we use it?
1. Person-first language is a way of speaking that emphasizes the individual rather than their condition or disability. It involves describing what a person "has" rather than what they "are," thereby viewing the disorder or disability as just one part of the whole person. For example, instead of saying "addict or alcoholic," one would say "person who uses drugs or a person with a substance use disorder".
2. This approach aims to promote dignity and respect, helping others see the individual’s potential rather than limitations.
How should a CPSS handle situations where a participant's pathway conflicts with their personal beliefs?
1. Seeking supervision.
2. Present in case management.
3. Seek education on that pathway.
True or False: The goal for every participant is abstinence based recovery.
False.