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Substance Abuse Treatment and Counseling, Exams of Nursing

A comprehensive overview of substance abuse treatment and counseling, covering topics such as drug tolerance, drug cues, alcohol abuse screening, substance abuse assessment, treatment planning, pharmacotherapy, psychoeducational groups, co-occurring disorders, cultural considerations, and ethical practices. It delves into the various aspects of substance abuse treatment, including the modalities of administration, the effects of drugs, the assessment and treatment planning process, the role of medication and psychotherapy, the importance of cultural competence, and the ethical considerations in providing effective care. The document aims to equip healthcare professionals and students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the complex challenges of substance abuse and provide comprehensive, evidence-based treatment and support to individuals struggling with addiction.

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  1. A wife refers her husband for substance abuse counseling. His drug of choice is cocaine, which he has been using episodically with friends at a poker game—biweekly to weekly—for some years. She is disturbed at the illicit nature of the drug and the long-standing use. He states that though he recreationally uses, he doesn't crave cocaine, doesn't seek it out but rather uses with friends at the game who bring it. He feels that other than his wife being upset, he has no other social or occupational issues. Given the information provided, how is his use of cocaine BEST described? a. Substance abuse b. Cocaine intoxication c. Cocaine use disorder d. None of the above ✔✔d. None of the above
  2. What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon? a. The amount taken and past drug experiences b. The modality of administration c. Polydrug use, setting, and circumstance d. All of the above ✔✔d. All of the above
  3. How is drug tolerance BEST described? a. The inability to get intoxicated b. The need for less of a drug to get intoxicated c. Increased sensitivity to a drug over time d. Decreased sensitivity to a drug over time ✔✔d. Decreased sensitivity to a drug over time
  4. Which of the following is NOT a "drug cue"?

a. A prior drug-use setting b. Drug use paraphernalia c. Seeing others use drugs d. Drug avoidance strategies ✔✔d. Drug avoidance strategies

  1. What happens as tolerance for barbiturates develops? a. The margin between intoxication and lethality increases b. The margin between intoxication and lethality decreases c. The margin between intoxication and lethality stays the same d. Tolerance does not develop for barbiturates ✔✔c. The margin between intoxication and lethality stays the same
  2. What is the MOST common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy? a. New memory formation b. Loss of older memories c. Psychosis d. Confusion ✔✔d. Confusion
  3. Which of the following conditions does alcohol NOT induce? a. Steatosis b. Nephrosis c. Hepatitis d. Cirrhosis ✔✔b. Nephrosis
  4. What does formication refer to? a. The creation of freebase cocaine

b. Sex between two unmarried individuals c. A sensation of bugs crawling under the skin d. Extrapyramidal symptoms of agitation ✔✔c. A sensation of bugs crawling under the skin

  1. What is/are the organ(s) most damaged by cocaine abuse? a. The brain b. The lungs c. The kidneys d. The heart ✔✔d. The heart
  2. Which of the following is NOT a basic chemical class of amphetamines? a. Amphetamine sulphate b. Phenethylamine c. Dextroamphetamine d. Methamphetamine ✔✔b. Phenethylamine
  3. In terms of difficulty quitting (dependence), which of the following four drugs ranks the highest? a. Alcohol b. Cocaine c. Heroin d. Nicotine ✔✔d. Nicotine
  4. Which of the statements below is MOST correct? a. THC content in all marijuana is about the same. b. THC content in hashish is lower than in a joint. c. THC content in marijuana is predictable.

d. THC content in marijuana varies widely. ✔✔d. THC content in marijuana varies widely.

  1. Regarding substance abuse, what does Convergence Theory propose? a. Rates of substance abuse among women are converging with those of men. b. All individuals eventually narrow drug use to a drug of choice preference. c. Age is a key factor in eventual substance abuse abstinence. d. As individuals age, gender disparities in rates of abuse tend to converge. ✔✔a. Rates of substance abuse among women are converging with those of men.
  2. Among psychiatric disorders in the elderly, where does alcohol abuse rank? a. twenty-fifth b. fifteenth c. fifth d. third ✔✔d. third
  3. Which of the following subcategories of alcohol use disorder onset is NOT found in the elderly? a. Late-onset alcoholism b. Delayed-onset alcoholism c. Late-onset exacerbation drinking d. Early-onset alcoholism ✔✔d. Early-onset alcoholism
  4. At an initial meeting with a new client, what is the FIRST requirement? a. Establish rapport. b. Evaluate readiness for change. c. Review rules and expectations.

d. Discuss confidentiality regulations. ✔✔a. Establish rapport.

  1. What does motivational interviewing primarily involve? a. Focused confrontation b. Behavioral accountability c. Reality testing d. Supportive persuasion ✔✔d. Supportive persuasion
  2. What percentage of individuals with a dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders [COD]—i.e., substance abuse disorder and an existing mental illness) received treatment for only their mental illness? a. 32.9 percent b. 27.6 percent c. 12.4 percent d. 8.8 percent ✔✔a. 32.9 percent
  3. What factors can affect screening instrument validity? a. The screening setting and privacy b. The levels of rapport and trust c. How instructions are given and clarified d. All of the above ✔✔d. All of the above
  4. Which of the following functions is NOT what a Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor can usually perform? a. Client screening b. Substance abuse assessment c. Diagnose mental disorders

d. Formulate a treatment plan ✔✔c. Diagnose mental disorders

  1. What does the acronym GATE stand for? a. Gather information; Access supervision; Take responsible action; Extend the action b. Gather resources; Access procedures; Take clinical notes; Extend the intervention c. Gather documentation; Access contacts; Take counsel; Extend positive outcomes d. Gather the team; Access records; Take consultation; Extend documentation ✔✔a. Gather information; Access supervision; Take responsible action; Extend the action
  2. To which of the following do assessment processes and instruments NOT need be sensitive? a. Political orientation b. Age and gender c. Race and ethnicity d. Disabilities ✔✔a. Political orientation
  3. What are serious mental health symptoms that resolve with abstinence in thirty days or less MOST likely due to? a. A resolution of transient situational stressors at home, school, or work b. A serious underlying mental disorder that temporarily improved c. Substance abuse-induced disorders that require continued abstinence d. Malingering to manipulate circumstances for underlying goals ✔✔c. Substance abuse-induced disorders that require continued abstinence
  4. Which one of the following alcohol abuse screening tests is designed specifically for use with adolescents? a. CAGE b. CRAFFT

c. MAST d. AUDIT ✔✔b. CRAFFT

  1. Which of the following is the MOST important introductory statement or question to ask in a suicidality evaluation? a. Have you ever tried to take your own life? b. Do you have thoughts about killing yourself? c. I need to ask you a few questions about suicide. d. Have you ever attempted suicide? ✔✔c. I need to ask you a few questions about suicide.
  2. What is the purpose of screening? a. To prepare the client for program admission b. To determine client readiness for change c. To establish client diagnoses and treatment needs d. To determine the need for placement or referral ✔✔d. To determine the need for placement or referral
  3. What is the primary purpose of substance abuse assessment? a. To determine the current level of health deterioration b. To identify a substance abuser's drug of choice c. To provide co-occurring disorder(s) diagnosis d. To determine the severity of the substance problem ✔✔d. To determine the severity of the substance problem
  4. Who should create a treatment plan? a. A multidisciplinary team of professionals b. Collaborative team with the client

c. The primary treatment provider d. A professional boilerplate to ensure completeness ✔✔b. Collaborative team with the client

  1. How must assessment information be handled to be the MOST effective? a. Carefully documented b. Converted into goals and objectives c. Available to all treatment providers d. Summarized with the client for feedback ✔✔b. Converted into goals and objectives
  2. Which of these key elements does NOT bolster a client's desire to complete the program? a. Knowledge of the benefits of treatment b. Understanding of the treatment process c. Fully assuming the patient role d. Frequent interdisciplinary consultations ✔✔d. Frequent interdisciplinary consultations
  3. How many levels of treatment placement are recognized by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)? a. Two levels of treatment placement b. Four levels of treatment placement c. Six levels of treatment placement d. Eight levels of treatment placement ✔✔b. Four levels of treatment placement
  4. How many Assessment Dimensions are recognized by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)? a. Two assessment dimensions b. Four assessment dimensions c. Six assessment dimensions

d. Eight assessment dimensions ✔✔c. Six assessment dimensions

  1. The term "drug use trajectory" refers to: a. Individual drug use patterns over the lifespan b. The rate at which a given drug enters the body c. Drug metabolism over time d. Behavioral patterns of intoxication ✔✔a. Individual drug use patterns over the lifespan
  2. Circumstances, Motivation, Readiness, and Suitability (CMRS) Scales are used for what purpose? a. Assessing client readiness for treatment b. Assessing various financial and family support domains c. Assessing client suitability for research participation d. Assessing clients for treatment level of care ✔✔a. Assessing client readiness for treatment
  3. When is a client fully prepared to enter treatment? a. Treatment is court ordered. b. Family pressures a client to enter treatment. c. Job-based drug testing creates a clear need. d. A client accepts the need for treatment. ✔✔d. A client accepts the need for treatment.
  4. Guiding principles in treatment planning are identified by which acronym? a. MTSRA b. MATRS c. MSRTA d. MRAST ✔✔b. MATRS
  1. In cases involving the criminal justice system, what is the minimum recommendation for frequency of updating treatment plans? a. Following sentencing b. Upon release to a community setting c. At all transition points d. Both A and B ✔✔c. At all transition points
  2. How many problem domains are addressed in the Addiction Severity Index (ASI)? a. Six b. Eight c. Ten d. Twelve ✔✔a. Six
  3. The Addiction Severity Index has been formally adopted by which organization? a. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) b. The Center on Drug and Alcohol Research (CDAR) c. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) d. The Institute for Governmental Service and Research (IGSR) ✔✔c. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
  4. What does it mean if an assessment instrument is valid? a. The instrument is licensed for use by professionals. b. The instrument consistently provides accurate information. c. The instrument has been approved by the government for use. d. The instrument assesses what it purports to assess. ✔✔d. The instrument assesses what it purports to assess.
  1. All of the following are true of depression and substance abuse EXCEPT that a. drugs of abuse can successfully treat depression. b. depression can lead to self-medication with drugs of abuse. c. drugs of abuse can induce symptoms of depression. d. drugs of abuse can worsen symptoms of depression. ✔✔a. drugs of abuse can successfully treat depression.
  2. How does motivation for participating in treatment differ from motivation to change behaviors? a. There is no difference between treatment and behavior change motivation. b. Motivation for behavioral change precedes motivation for treatment. c. Motivation for change is internal; treatment may be pushed on a client. d. Motivation for treatment precedes motivation for behavioral change. ✔✔c. Motivation for change is internal; treatment may be pushed on a client.
  3. What of the following is NOT a key component in a treatment plan? a. Problem statements from the intake assessment b. Goal statements derived from problem statements c. Objectives, which are what the client will do to meet treatment goals d. The theoretical approach to be operationalized via treatment ✔✔d. The theoretical approach to be operationalized via treatment The key components of a treatment plan include: (1) problem statements, which are based on information obtained during the assessment; (2) goal statements, which are derived from the problem statements; (3) objectives, which consist of what the client will do to meet treatment goals; and (4) interventions, which are defined as what the staff will do to assist the client.
  1. What does the SOAP progress note acronym stand for? a. Subjective, Overview, Actions, and Plan b. Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan c. Subjective, Observation, Assessment, and Plan d. Subjective, Overview, Attention, and Plan ✔✔b. Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan
  2. What does the DAP progress note acronym stand for? a. Description, Assessment, and Progress b. Details, Assessment, and Progress c. Documentation, Actions, and Pending d. Data, Assessment, and Plan ✔✔d. Data, Assessment, and Plan
  3. The mnemonic DIG-FAST evaluates which psychological state? a. Depression b. Anxiety c. Paranoia d. Mania ✔✔d. Mania D) distractibility (easily distracted as evidenced by an inability to concentrate), I) indiscretion (excessive pleasure activities), G) grandiosity (larger-than-life feelings of superiority, wealth, power, etc., often experienced during manic, hypomanic or mixed episodes), F) flights of ideas (mind is racing, seemingly unable to control or slow down thoughts), A) activity (markedly increased activity, with weight loss and increased libido), S) sleep deficit (unable to sleep for extended periods well below normal sleep needs but not drug induced), T) talkativeness (pressured speech: rapid, virtually nonstop, often loud and emphatic, seemingly driven, and usually hard to interrupt).
  1. How does the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) recommend that substance abuse be considered and treated? a. A psychological disorder b. An acute disease c. A chronic treatable condition d. A degenerative treatable disorder ✔✔c. A chronic treatable condition
  2. How does the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) indicate that treatment or interventions provided following discharge from a formal inpatient or outpatient program be referred to? a. After care b. Continuing care c. Follow-up care d. Post-discharge care ✔✔b. Continuing care
  3. What is the BEST distinction between substance abuse treatment programs and mutual-help groups, such as a twelve-step support groups? a. Programs offer help, and groups offer support. b. Programs are expensive, and groups are free. c. Programs are run by professionals, and groups are run by laypersons. d. Programs offer treatment, and groups offer support. ✔✔d. Programs offer treatment, and groups offer support.
  4. According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), what is the minimum of treatment time the intensive outpatient treatment (IOT) must provide? a. Three hours of treatment per week

b. Six hours of treatment per week c. Nine hours of treatment per week d. Twelve hours of treatment per week ✔✔c. Nine hours of treatment per week

  1. Which of the following is NOT a core feature or service that the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) consensus panel agreed upon? a. Biopsychosocial assessment b. Individualized treatment planning c. Case management d. Recreational therapy ✔✔d. Recreational therapy
  2. Which form of substance abuse is naltrexone used to treat? a. Alcohol dependence b. Opioid dependence c. Both A and B d. Neither A nor B ✔✔c. Both A and B
  3. Which of the following is NOT a core treatment and recovery skill? a. Stress management b. Substance refusal training c. Exercise and health training d. Relaxation training ✔✔c. Exercise and health training
  4. Which of the following is NOT a primary learning style? a. Gustatory b. Kinesthetic c. Auditory

d. Visual ✔✔a. Gustatory

  1. What is the influence of family on treatment outcomes? a. Treatment outcomes are improved with family support. b. Treatment outcomes are worse with family involvement. c. Both A and B d. Neither A nor B ✔✔c. Both A and B
  2. How many main levels exist in the substance abuse continuum of care, according to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)? a. Three levels of care b. Four levels of care c. Five levels of care d. Six levels of care ✔✔c. Five levels of care Level 0.5: early intervention services (subclinical or pretreatment, exploring risks and addressing problems or risk factors that appear to be related to substance use); Level I: outpatient services (nonresidential, less than nine hours per week); Level II: intensive outpatient or partial hospitalization services— nonresidential, a minimum of nine hours per week (Level II is subdivided into levels II.1 and II.5); Level III: residential or inpatient services—minimum of twenty-five hours per week (Level III is subdivided into levels III.1, III.3, III.5, and III.7); and Level IV: medically managed intensive inpatient services (subacute, with daily physician supervision). These levels are not discrete but rather points on a treatment continuum.
  3. How many sequential stages must outpatient clients work through, regardless of the level of care at which they enter treatment?

a. Two stages b. Four stages c. Six stages d. Eight stages ✔✔b. Four stages Stage 1—treatment engagement (establish a treatment contract including goals and client responsibilities; resolve acute crises; develop a therapeutic alliance; and prepare a treatment plan); Stage 2—early recovery (continue abstinence; sustain behavioral changes; terminate a drug-using lifestyle and develop drug-free alternatives; learn relapse triggers and prevention strategies; identify and resolve contributing personal problems; and begin a twelve-step or mutual-help program); Stage 3—maintenance (solidify abstinence; deepen relapse prevention skills; enhance emotional functioning; increase sober social networks; and address other problem areas); Stage 4—community support (sustain abstinence and a healthy lifestyle; establish treatment independence; extend social network and support group connections; pursue healthy community activities; and solidify important outlet activities and pursue new interests).

  1. What is the usual recommended minimum duration of days for the intensive outpatient treatment (IOT) phase? a. Thirty days b. Sixty days c. Ninety days d. One hundred twenty days ✔✔c. Ninety days
  2. How is the MOST effective relapse-prevention training provided? a. Group therapy is more effective. b. Individual therapy is more effective. c. Structured classes are more effective. d. A and B are roughly equal in effectiveness. ✔✔d. A and B are roughly equal in effectiveness.
  1. Which of the following is NOT a type of intensive outpatient treatment (IOT) group? a. Psychoeducational groups b. Skills development groups c. Interpersonal process groups d. Transitional care groups ✔✔d. Transitional care groups
  2. What is the MOST common duration of counseling in an intensive outpatient treatment (IOT) program? a. Twenty to thirty minutes, one time each week b. Thirty to fifty minutes, one time each week c. Forty to sixty minutes, one time each week d. Thirty to fifty minutes, two times each week ✔✔b. Thirty to fifty minutes, one time each week
  3. How are pharmacotherapy and medication management in substance abuse treatment described? a. Of little importance outside a hospitalization program b. Of some but limited value but without a central role c. Of moderate value in treatment but not crucial d. Of considerable, albeit limited, value in treatment ✔✔d. Of considerable, albeit limited, value in treatment
  4. Topics addressed in psychoeducational groups are typically a. sequenced by concept for maximal effectiveness. b. presented as requested or needed by group participants. c. selected randomly by the group educator or presenter.

d. determined by the group's prevailing drug of choice. ✔✔a. sequenced by concept for maximal effectiveness.

  1. What was the original CIWA-Ar scale designed for? a. Evaluation of opioid withdrawal risk b. Evaluation of amphetamine withdrawal risk c. Evaluation of alcohol withdrawal risk d. Evaluation of benzodiazepine withdrawal risk ✔✔c. Evaluation of alcohol withdrawal risk
  2. Which of the following substances lack effective treatment medications? a. Cocaine b. Marijuana c. Both of the above d. Neither of the above ✔✔c. Both of the above
  3. Adjunctive therapies refer to all EXCEPT which of the following? a. Vocational training b. Stress management c. Meditation d. Acupuncture ✔✔a. Vocational training
  4. Dealing with smoking cessation during a substance abuse treatment program is a. something too overwhelming for the majority of individuals. b. something that should not be brought up by anyone but the client. c. something to be seriously considered if the client desires it.

d. something that should be required during any treatment program. ✔✔c. something to be seriously considered if the client desires it.

  1. Disulfiram (Antabuse) is contraindicated for clients whose alcohol abuse is combined with which of the following circumstances? a. Cocaine use b. Methadone use c. Both cocaine and methadone use d. None of the above ✔✔d. None of the above
  2. What is the sandwich technique? a. A method to increase health food intake b. An intake interviewing technique c. Client pairing for optimal treatment support d. Staff pairing for optimal treatment support ✔✔b. An intake interviewing technique
  3. Which of the following was NOT identified as being among the three MOST effective screening tools for substance use disorders? a. The CSAT Simple Screening Instrument b. The Alcohol Dependence Scale (ADS) and the Addiction Severity Index (ASI)-Drug Use Subscale combined c. The Substance Abuse Screening Instrument d. The Texas Christian University Drug Screen ✔✔c. The Substance Abuse Screening Instrument
  4. What is the SDSS designed to measure? a. Substance-induced depression over time b. Variations in polysubstance use over time

c. Drug use disorder severity over time d. Severity and duration of intoxication symptoms ✔✔c. Drug use disorder severity over time The Substance Dependence Severity Scale (SDSS) is a structured interview that provides current (last thirty days) DSM and ICD-10 substance use disorders and harmful use diagnoses. The instrument measures the quantity and frequency of recent drug use, which directly translates into variations in clients' clinical status.

  1. What is the primary purpose of the Texas Christian University Drug Screen (TCUDS)? a. To identify those with versus those without issues of drug dependency b. To establish a roster of the kinds and severity of drugs used in the past c. To evaluate dangerousness and risk taking in drug use patterns d. To correlate drug use patterns with emerging health concerns ✔✔a. To identify those with versus those without issues of drug dependency
  2. What is physiological dependence on a drug determined by? a. The addictive properties of the drug b. Tolerance or symptoms of withdrawal c. A psychological need to again use the drug d. Frequency and amount of the drug taken ✔✔b. Tolerance or symptoms of withdrawal
  3. According 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. a. Full b. Partial c. Early d. Sustained ✔✔c. Early
  1. What is a client's family of choice used to describe? a. Step-parents and step- and half-siblings b. Common-law relationships only c. Planned pregnancies as opposed to those unplanned d. Relationships created by marriage, friendship, and other associations ✔✔d. Relationships created by marriage, friendship, and other associations
  2. What does a dual relationship refer to? a. Dyads assigned in addiction-recovery groups for added support b. The sponsor-sponsee relationship in twelve-step groups such as A.A. c. The mentor relationship with those newly entering addiction treatments d. A working relationship with a client outside the professional domain ✔✔d. A working relationship with a client outside the professional domain
  3. What is an appropriate response to a substantial gift from a client? a. "You shouldn't have!" b. "Thank you so much!" c. "I can't accept that, but thank you!" d. "A gift like that is not appropriate." ✔✔c. "I can't accept that, but thank you!"
  4. Two clients in a treatment group begin dating. What would a proper response be? a. Address program policy preventing dating among group members. b. Initiate a group activity to acknowledge their new relationship. c. Terminate treatment for both of the members. d. Terminate treatment for one of the members. ✔✔a. Address program policy preventing dating among group members.
  1. At a local dance club, a counselor spots a client drinking at the bar. What is the BEST response to this? a. Confront the client immediately, encouraging him or her to leave the club. b. Quietly find a moment to talk with the client privately at the club. c. Avoid contact with the client, and leave the club immediately. d. Avoid contact with the client, but remain at the club. ✔✔c. Avoid contact with the client, and leave the club immediately.
  2. As a substance abuse counselor, you work in a treatment program and also personally attend a twelve-step program in the community. A treatment program client asks you to become his or her twelve-step sponsor. What is the proper, thoughtful response? a. Accept, knowing that it may benefit the therapeutic alliance. b. Accept, knowing how much this client needs help. c. Decline, concerned that the client could be difficult to support. d. Decline, recognizing the potential conflicts in multiple roles. ✔✔d. Decline, recognizing the potential conflicts in multiple roles.
  3. In providing counseling treatment, what are counselors encouraged to do? a. Select a single counseling approach, and refine it fully. b. Use multiple counseling approaches to meet clients' needs. c. Avoid relying on any formal counseling technique. d. Recognize that all counseling techniques are equally effective. ✔✔b. Use multiple counseling approaches to meet clients' needs.
  4. What does the Twelve-Step Facilitation Approach refer to? a. Program counselors also serving as twelve-step group facilitators

b. Twelve-step program facilitators working within a treatment program c. Teaching twelve-step principles during treatment program work d. Encouraging clients to enter a community twelve-step program ✔✔d. Encouraging clients to enter a community twelve-step program

  1. Which of the following is NOT a strength of twelve-step programs? a. Twelve-step meetings are free, widely available, and offer ongoing support. b. The twelve-step approach easily accommodates client diversity. c. Twelve-step programs offer easy monitoring of assigned step tasks. d. The twelve-step approach offers recovery in cognitive, health, and spiritual areas. ✔✔c. Twelve- step programs offer easy monitoring of assigned step tasks.
  2. Staff familiarity with twelve-step program facilitation is important because of all of the following EXCEPT that a. clients feel more pressure to attend twelve-step programs by these staff. b. clients are more easily motivated into twelve-step programs by these staff. c. clients' concerns are more meaningfully resolved by these staff. d. clients generally remain abstinent longer with twelve-step involvement. ✔✔a. clients feel more pressure to attend twelve-step programs by these staff.
  3. When outcomes from cognitive-behavioral coping skills therapy and motivational enhancement therapy are compared with outcomes from twelve-step facilitation, how do clients fare BEST? a. cognitive-behavioral coping skills therapy b. motivational enhancement therapy c. Twelve-step facilitation d. All the above ✔✔c. Twelve-step facilitation
  1. Traditionally, what has the term therapeutic community (TC) referred to? a. An informal group organized for mutual support b. A court-ordered treatment environment c. A formal mutual-help or twelve-step support group d. A drug-free residential treatment environment ✔✔d. A drug-free residential treatment environment
  2. Why do therapeutic communities (TCs) often focus on habilitation instead of rehabilitation? a. Many clients cannot successfully be rehabilitated. b. Rehabilitation is not as effective as habilitation. c. Habilitation helps clients learn new skills they never had. d. Rehabilitation focuses only narrowly on detoxification. ✔✔c. Habilitation helps clients learn new skills they never had.
  3. In what setting is the therapeutic community (TC) treatment model MOST effective? a. A formal full-time residential setting b. An intensive day treatment setting c. Neither A nor B, but in a support group setting d. A and B equally ✔✔d. A and B equally
  4. What is the MOST important reason that ordered and routine activities are built into the therapeutic community (TC) treatment process? a. To relieve boredom that may serve as a trigger for substance abuse b. To counter the typically disordered lives of substance-abusing clients c. To reduce the stress through focused programmed activities d. To distract from the negative thinking that may lead to substance abuse ✔✔b. To counter the typically disordered lives of substance-abusing clients