Assessment
What is the first step when someone enters treatment?
Intake
Which type of therapy lets you learn from other people?
Group therapy
What does relapse prevention help you avoid?
Returning to substance use/Relapse.
Can medication replace recovery work?
No.
True or False: Everyone in recovery needs the exact same treatment plan.
False
Name one type of assessment someone might receive.
Medical, mental health, family, psychosocial, legal, or vocational assessment
Which type of therapy allows you to discuss personal issues privately?
Individual therapy
Name one thing that can trigger relapse.
DAILY DOUBLE
People, places, emotions, stress, situations, or times.
What medication can make someone sick if they drink alcohol?
Antabuse (Disulfiram)
True or False: Group therapy is a chance to learn from others.
True.
Why do counselors complete assessments?
To understand a person's needs and create an individualized treatment plan.
Name one thing you might learn in an education group.
Relapse prevention, addiction, mental health, stress management, health, family issues, recovery, etc.
Recovery is easier when you have a good ________.
Support system
Which medication helps reduce alcohol cravings?
Naltrexone
True or False: Aftercare happens after the main part of treatment.
True
What three areas are looked at during treatment planning?
Biological, psychological, and social.
Why is family therapy helpful?
It improves communication and helps families support recovery.
Name one recovery support group.
AA, NA, DRA, DDA, or Double Trouble in Recovery.
Name one medication used to treat opioid use disorder.
Buprenorphine (Suboxone/Subutex) or Methadone.
True or False: Taking prescribed recovery medication means someone is not sober.
False
Which problems are treated first in a treatment plan?
The most urgent or medically serious problems.
What is the purpose of continuing care (aftercare)?
To support recovery after treatment and prevent relapse.
Give one example of actively participating in a recovery meeting.
Share during meetings, get a sponsor, work the steps, help others, attend regularly.
What is one thing medications can do to support recovery?
Reduce cravings, reduce withdrawal symptoms, block drug effects, or help prevent relapse.
True or False: Recovery works best when treatment, support meetings, coping skills, and prescribed medications work together.
True