Question 1

Twelve-step/self-help groups are not generally compatible with individual counseling services and treatment plans.

Accepted Answer

Twelve-step/self-help groups can complement individual counseling services and treatment plans by providing additional peer support and a structured approach to recovery.

Question 2

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)is one of the most widely recognized twelve-step groups today,and has been an instrumental force in the establishment of groups founded afterward.

Accepted Answer

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is indeed one of the most widely recognized twelve-step groups and has served as a model for many other similar groups that have been established afterward, addressing a variety of addiction and dependency issues.

Question 3

In Alcoholics Anonymous (AA),the role of the sponsor is:

Accepted Answer

The role of a sponsor in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is to serve as a guide and facilitator of the recovery process, offering support, sharing experiences, and helping the sponsee navigate the steps of the program.

Question 4

To the members of _____,it is not the specific chemical that is the problem,but the common disease of addiction.

Accepted Answer

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) focuses on the disease of addiction itself, rather than the specific substance, emphasizing that addiction is the problem, not the particular drug.

Question 5

Both Rational Recovery (RR)and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)promote abstinence.

Accepted Answer

Both Rational Recovery (RR) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) promote abstinence from alcohol as a solution to alcohol addiction, but they approach it with different philosophies and methods.

Question 6

Which of one of the following is a true statement about Alateen?

Accepted Answer

Alateen was established after modifications to Al-Anon.

Question 7

There are six noted types of twelve-step meetings.In _____ meetings,one recovering person speaks to the group about his/her addiction and recovery story.

Accepted Answer

In Speaker meetings, a person in recovery shares their personal journey with addiction and how they have worked towards recovery, offering insight and inspiration to others in the meeting.

Question 8

Moderation Management (MM)holds that individuals are most successful at attaining their goals with alcohol when these goals are chosen by the group as a whole.

Accepted Answer

Moderation Management (MM) emphasizes that individuals are most successful when they set their own goals regarding alcohol use, rather than having goals imposed by a group.

Question 9

Because all groups guarantee confidentiality of members,the counselor can assure the client that information shared in the group will be protected beyond the group context.

Accepted Answer

While confidentiality is emphasized in group settings, the counselor cannot guarantee that all members will adhere to this principle outside of the group context.

Question 10

Which is NOT one of the primary responsibilities of the addictions counselor?

Accepted Answer

Collaborating with group leaders to ensure the client's progress in the group is not typically considered a primary responsibility of an addictions counselor. Their role is more about preparing and guiding the client to the appropriate resources, rather than direct collaboration with group leaders on the client's progress within those groups.

Quiz 12: 12-Step Facilitation of Treatment