Deck 8: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Question 1

An individual with gambling disorder would most likely have as a comorbid diagnosis.

A) Bipolar I disorder
B) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
C) Depression
D) Borderline personality disorder

Answer 1

Depression

Question 2

Many in treatment for which category of disorders have suicide ideation:

A) Alcohol-related disorders
B) Gambling disorders
C) Opioid-related disorders
D) Inhalant-related disorders

Answer 2

Gambling disorders

Question 3

Which of the following best describes family therapy for drug-related disorders:

A) An approach used to treat the dysfunctional systems which allowed the disorder to develop
B) An approach used to garner support for the individual and his/her treatment process
C) An approach in which family members continuously monitor the individual to prevent drug abuse
D) An approach in which family members receive individual counseling to cope with the abuse

Answer 3

An approach used to treat the dysfunctional systems which allowed the disorder to develop

Question 4

In treating clients with substance use disorders, counselors should expect clients to have

A) No or little desire to recover
B) No or little social support
C) Other addictions
D) Comorbid disorders

Question 5

Substance use disorders are progressive and deadly as substances permanently alter the brain, leading to relapse and cravings. This refers to the of addiction.

A) progressive concept
B) progressive nature
C) disease concept
D) progressive disease

Question 6

Motivational interviewing for alcohol-related disorders involves which three components:

A) collaboration, evocation, and autonomy
B) consultation, empathy, and autonomy
C) consultation, evocation, and ambivalence
D) collaboration, empathy, and autonomy

Question 7

In treating alcohol-related disorders, counselors must be especially aware of

A) Transference issues
B) Countertransference issues
C) Counselor relapse
D) Relationship dynamics

Question 8

One current method used to treat alcohol-related disorders is

A) Interpersonal psychotherapy
B) Twelve-step facilitation
C) Dialectical behavior therapy
D) Medication assisted treatment

Question 9

A counselor using motivational interviewing for a client with an alcohol-related disorder might have
As his/her main treatment goal.

A) Correcting client ambivalence to change
B) Challenging the client's irrational thoughts
C) Teaching the client behavioral self-control training
D) Teaching the client effective coping skills

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the social skills training approach to treating alcohol-related disorders?

A) An approach used to teach client lacking social skills that may be triggering alcohol use
B) An approach used to help clients repair relationships that may have been damaged because of alcohol abuse
C) An approach used to teach clients skills to resist the pressures of alcohol in social situations
D) An approach to help clients create a schedule of social activities to distract from alcohol temptations

Question 11

Which of the following is considered an appropriate limit on client alcohol use post-treatment?

A) The client should drink no more than once or twice per week
B) The client should drink no more than once or twice per month
C) The client may drink only occasionally (i.e., a few times per year)
D) The client should commit to complete abstinence

Question 12

The prognosis for alcohol-related disorders is best

A) Two weeks post-treatment
B) Three months post-treatment
C) One year post-treatment
D) Three years post-treatment

Question 13

Which of the following drugs is most likely to be fatal at first use?

A) Cannabis-related disorders
B) Hallucinogen-related disorders
C) Sedative/hypnotic-related disorders
D) Inhalant-related disorders

Question 14

Which of the following factors is characteristic of individuals with gambling disorder?

A) Poor social skills and considerable unstructured time
B) Generalized anxiety disorder and low self-esteem
C) Poor social skills and low self-esteem
D) Low self-esteem and considerable unstructured time

Question 15

Which of the following best describes an approach for alcohol-related disorders that teaches controlled, moderate drinking strategies

A) Twelve-step facilitation
B) Behavioral self-control training
C) Social skills training
D) Cognitive-behavioral therapy

Question 16

One of the most significant problems associated with gambling disorders is

A) Financial troubles
B) Relationship problems
C) Unemployment
D) Drug use

Question 17

In treating clients with gambling disorder, one prominent counselor consideration is

A) Gambling disorder is grossly untreated due to its secretive nature
B) Gambling disorder is often treated, but with an unfavorable prognosis
C) Gambling disorder is often treated with a favorable prognosis
D) Gambling disorder is often treated with an unknown prognosis

Question 18

One prominent counselor consideration for clients with drug-related disorders is

A) Counselors must be especially aware of countertransference issues in the relationship
B) Counselors must be especially mindful of cultural and gender issues among drug-abusing clients
C) Posttraumatic stress disorder is often comorbid with drug-related disorders but not assessed
D) Drug-related disorders often cause relationship difficulties due to their secretive nature

Question 19

Substance abuse is often associated with

A) Divorce
B) Criminal activity
C) Obesity
D) Poor self-esteem

Question 20

Which gambling disorder treatment involves exposing clients to trigger situations and teaching coping skills?

A) cognitive-behavioral therapy
B) twelve-step approaches
C) in vivo exposure with response-prevention
D) behavioral interventions

Question 21

Discuss the benefits and limitations associated with twelve-step facilitation for addiction treatment.