Question 1

Discuss some of the most common causes of relapse.

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Question 2

Discuss some of the factors that might contribute to, or protect against, a relapse back to active chemical abuse.

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Question 3

Clients' attempts to manipulate a urine toxicology test so that it does not identify actual substance abuse are actually very uncommon.

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Clients attempting to manipulate urine toxicology tests to avoid detection of substance abuse is a well-documented issue, with numerous strategies employed to adulterate or substitute samples.

Question 4

Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the notion of controlled drinking as it applies to the person with an alcohol use disorder, including a discussion of the literature and research relevant to this issue.

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Question 5

Describe some of the ways clients may attempt to deceive urine toxicology testing.

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Question 6

Patients who have a substance use disorder and a chronic pain disorder might not respond to prescribed medications because of partial tolerance that has developed due to the medications being prescribed.

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Patients with a substance use disorder may develop tolerance to certain medications, including those prescribed for chronic pain, leading to reduced effectiveness of these medications in managing their pain.

Question 7

It has been estimated that 70% of clients with a substance use disorder who successfully complete treatment develop a progressive form of the disorder that might prove fatal.

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The statement is inaccurate; while relapse rates for substance use disorders are high, successful completion of treatment does not lead to a progressive form of the disorder in 70% of clients. Treatment aims to manage and reduce the risk of relapse, not worsen the condition.

Question 8

Discuss the idea of treatment noncompliance and some of the reasons for it.

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Question 9

The recovery success rate from a substance use disorder is about three times the rate seen in lung cancer treatment.

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Substance use disorder has a recovery success rate that is indeed higher than that of many chronic diseases, including lung cancer. While recovery rates can vary, studies and reports have shown that with comprehensive treatment and support, individuals with substance use disorders can achieve long-term recovery at rates that are significantly higher than the survival rates for lung cancer, which remains one of the most challenging cancers to treat successfully.

Quiz 34: Relapse and Other Problems Frequently Encountered in Substance Rehabilitation