Question 1

Drug courts handle only nonviolent juvenile offenders of drug laws.

Accepted Answer

Drug courts handle not only nonviolent juvenile offenders, but also adult offenders and those charged with various drug-related crimes, both nonviolent and violent.

Question 2

Those who are most determined to stay clean and sober are those who actively avoid situations that increase the possibility of relapse.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. People who are committed to their sobriety tend to avoid places or situations that could trigger a relapse. This includes avoiding people, places or activities that may tempt them to use drugs or alcohol. By staying away from these triggers, they can reduce their risk of relapse and stay on the path to sobriety.

Question 3

One form of enabling behaviour is rationalization.

Accepted Answer

Enabling behaviour often involves rationalizing another person's harmful or negative behaviour, excusing it or making justifications for it.

Question 4

In the action stage, drug use has not yet stopped.

Accepted Answer

In the action stage, individuals actively modify their behavior and environment to overcome their drug use, indicating that drug use has stopped or is being significantly reduced.

Question 5

EAP stands for the slogan "enhance all prevention."

Accepted Answer

EAP actually stands for Employee Assistance Program, which is a workplace benefit program that offers support and resources to employees with personal or work-related problems that may affect their job performance, health, and well-being.

Question 6

Feelings of denial help family members of a drug abuser avoid humiliation and shame.

Accepted Answer

Denial can help family members avoid facing the difficult reality of having a loved one struggling with addiction and the associated shame and stigma. It allows them to hold onto the hope that the situation is not as bad as it seems, and can be a coping mechanism in the short term. However, denial can also prevent the family from seeking help and addressing the problem in a more effective way.

Question 7

An individual in the contemplation stage of change often sets a specific "quit date."

Accepted Answer

In the contemplation stage of change, individuals are considering making a change in the near future but have not yet committed to taking action, so they typically do not set a specific "quit date." Setting a specific "quit date" is more characteristic of the preparation stage.

Question 8

Employee assistance programs focus on alcohol abuse exclusively.

Accepted Answer

Employee assistance programs (EAPs) focus on a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress management, depression, financial concerns, and substance abuse (not limited to alcohol abuse exclusively).

Question 9

Taking over the responsibilities of a drug abuser is a form of enabling.

Accepted Answer

Enabling means doing things that allow a drug abuser to continue their habits or avoid consequences, and taking over their responsibilities falls into this category as it helps them avoid facing the negative impacts of their addiction.

Question 10

The average prison sentence for drug trafficking is over a year.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

The average prison sentence for possession is less than a month.

Accepted Answer

The average prison sentence for possession is 30 days, which is less than a month.

Question 12

Those in the maintenance stage of change have been drug-free for at least six months.

Accepted Answer

The maintenance stage of change in addiction recovery is characterized by being drug-free for at least six months.

Question 13

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are mandatory in all Canadian workplaces.

Accepted Answer

While many employers offer EAPs as a benefit to their employees, they are not mandatory in all Canadian workplaces.

Question 14

The precontemplation stage immediately precedes the action stage.

Accepted Answer

The precontemplation stage is the stage where an individual is not yet considering behavior change and is not ready for action. The action stage is the stage where an individual has already made specific, observable changes in their behavior. The precontemplation stage comes before the contemplation stage, where individuals become aware of the need for behavior change and begin to consider it as a possibility.

Question 15

The stigma of being labelled an ex-offender increases the risk of relapse in substance abusers released from prison.

Accepted Answer

The societal stigma associated with being labelled an ex-offender can make it difficult for individuals to secure employment or housing, creating additional stressors that increase the risk of relapse for substance abusers after release from prison. This has been documented in various studies and reports.

Question 16

Avoiding and shielding are two forms of enabling behaviour.

Accepted Answer

Avoiding and shielding behaviors may seem helpful in the short-term, but they ultimately allow the person with a problem to avoid facing consequences or taking responsibility for their actions. Therefore, they are considered forms of enabling behavior.

Question 17

Contemplation and preparation are stages of change that occur after a family's acceptance of drug abuse.

Accepted Answer

Contemplation and preparation are stages of change that occur before a family's acceptance of drug abuse, as part of the process of recognizing and addressing the problem.

Question 18

In many provinces, it is unlawful to sell drug paraphernalia to minors unless they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Many provinces have laws or regulations that prohibit the sale of drug paraphernalia to minors or require them to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Question 19

The enabling behaviour of cooperation and collaborating occurs when enablers tell others that the drug abuse was only an isolated incident and that the abuser never was in any danger.

Accepted Answer

The statement is incorrect. Enabling behaviour of cooperation and collaborating occurs when enablers deny or minimize the seriousness of the drug abuse, and thus indirectly encourage or enable the behaviour to continue.

Question 20

Denial and bargaining are two typical family reactions to the condition of drug abuse.

Accepted Answer

Denial and bargaining are common defense mechanisms used by families to cope with the reality of drug abuse. Denial involves the refusal to acknowledge the severity of the problem, while bargaining involves trying to negotiate a solution or make deals with the addicted loved one. Both of these reactions can delay the process of seeking help and can contribute to the cycle of addiction.

Quiz 17: Substance Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Change