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1 of 6 List five common substance abuse treatment program modalities Answer: The
modalities are: 1) detoxification (inpatient or outpatient), focused
on managing withdrawal symptoms prior to entering a longer-term
treatment program;
2 of 6 List five common substance abuse treatment program modalities Answer: 2)
residential treatment long-vs short-term),
highly structured intensive settings, including "Therapeutic Community" (TC) programs
using hierarchical models to enhance
3 of 6 List five common substance abuse treatment program modalities Answer:
personal and social responsibility, restructure personality and socialization, increase
skills, and integrate social norms, with stays from 12 to 24 months depending on
funding; 3) outpatient drug-free (non-methadone), 6 to 12 months of drug education and
counseling;
4 of 6 List five common substance abuse treatment program modalities Answer: 4) day
treatment, 6 or fewer months of intensive day activities and home at night; 5)
methadone maintenance, displacing heroin use with monitored methadone, often
indefinitely.
5 of 6 List five common substance abuse treatment program modalities Answer:
Program phases often include: 1) engagement and stabilization; 2) early recovery; 3)
maintenance of recovery; and 4) transition to aftercare.
6 of 6 List five common substance abuse treatment program modalities Answer:
Aftercare involves transitional therapy and participation in 12-step self help groups (AA,
CA, or NA) to offer social support and new lifestyle choices.
1 of 6 Summarize Simpson's 1997 four-part model of a drug treatment delivery system
Answer: The model specifies: 1) referral; 2) induction; 3) intervention; and 4)
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,transition. Referrals may be received from individuals, families,
2 of 6 Summarize Simpson's 1997 four-part model of a drug treatment delivery system
Answer: employee assistance programs, social services and public
health/community agencies, HIV/AIDS outreach programs, centralized
intake units,
3 of 6 Summarize Simpson's 1997 four-part model of a drug treatment delivery system
Answer: and the criminal justice system. Induction refers to
entrance into a treatment program. Intervention and treatment
strategies typically involve detoxification and stabilization, motivation
and commitment and rehabilitation.
4 of 6 Summarize Simpson's 1997 four-part model of a drug treatment delivery system
Answer: Finally, clients are transitioned out
to "aftercare" programs (eg, AA, CA, NA). Comprehensive care requires many programs
and services to meet diverse needs and widely ranging recovery stages. Optimal
programs include:
5 of 6 Summarize Simpson's 1997 four-part model of a drug treatment delivery system
Answer: 1) pharmacotherapy to reduce distressing withdrawal symptoms and minimize
relapse; 2) cognitive and/or behavioral therapy to address the underlying psychosocial
roots of the problem;
6 of 6 Summarize Simpson's 1997 four-part model of a drug treatment delivery system
Answer: 3) supportive services for collateral concerns [eg, medical care, employment,
transportation, child care). Further, aftercare is needed to aid individuals in resisting
urges to relapse, of which drug testing is a crucial part.
1 of 6 The Circumstances, Motivations, Readiness, and Suitability, CMRS,
questionnaire, De Leon et al, 1994, is a tool for assessing readiness and motivations for
substance abuse treatment. Cite the four primary scales in the CMRS Answer: The four
primary scales in the CMRS are: 1) Circumstances; 2)
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,Motivation; 3l Readiness; and
2 of 6 The Circumstances, Motivations, Readiness, and Suitability, CMRS,
questionnaire, De Leon et al, 1994, is a tool for assessing readiness and motivations for
substance abuse treatment. Cite the four primary scales in the CMRS Answer: 4)
Suitability. "Circumstances" refers to
external motivation; "Motivation" refers to internal motivation;
3 of 6 The Circumstances, Motivations, Readiness, and Suitability, CMRS,
questionnaire, De Leon et al, 1994, is a tool for assessing readiness and motivations for
substance abuse treatment. Cite the four primary scales in the CMRS Answer:
"Readiness" refers to openness to treatment; and "Suitability" refers to a perception of
the client's appropriateness for the proposed treatment
modality.
4 of 6 The Circumstances, Motivations, Readiness, and Suitability, CMRS,
questionnaire, De Leon et al, 1994, is a tool for assessing readiness and motivations for
substance abuse treatment. Cite the four primary scales in the CMRS Answer: Rating
the client's level of motivation and readiness is
important both for the client's ability to benefit from a given program,
and in terms of the impact the client will have upon others in the
program. Currently, up to 70 o/o of clients referred for treatment don't
5 of 6 The Circumstances, Motivations, Readiness, and Suitability, CMRS,
questionnaire, De Leon et al, 1994, is a tool for assessing readiness and motivations for
substance abuse treatment. Cite the four primary scales in the CMRS Answer: even
show up for evaluation, and 40 o/o to 60 o/o will drop out during the course of treatment
[usually during the beginning phases of treatment).To maximize the potential for
success,
6 of 6 The Circumstances, Motivations, Readiness, and Suitability, CMRS,
questionnaire, De Leon et al, 1994, is a tool for assessing readiness and motivations for
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, substance abuse treatment. Cite the four primary scales in the CMRS Answer: all
barriers
[child care needs, transportation, accessibility, etc), should be minimized or eliminated,
and a trusting and positive therapeutic relationship with involved counselors should be
carefully established.
1 of 5 Define the term "harm reduction" in relation to substance abuse Answer: The
term refers to reducing harm via clean drug paraphernalia. Syringe exchange programs
first began in Europe in response to a hepatitis B epidemic and the HIV epidemic, and
since that time i
2 of 5 Define the term "harm reduction" in relation to substance abuse Answer: nfection
rates plummeted, drug use didn't increase, and medical costs remained stable. Cities in
England that employed syringe-exchange programs saw HIV rates of less than 1%,
3 of 5 Define the term "harm reduction" in relation to substance abuse Answer:
compared with nearly 60% among IV drug users in non-exchange cities. The North
American Syringe Exchange Network (NASEN) and the Harm Reduction Coalition
(HRC)
4 of 5 Define the term "harm reduction" in relation to substance abuse Answer:
advocate for such programs in the United States, along with instructions on health, bad
drug warnings, referrals for treatment, etc.
5 of 5Define the term "harm reduction" in relation to substance abuse Answer: Harm
reduction can also be achieved via "moderation techniques" such as the "Drinkers
Check-Up" program and education efforts that reduce the amount and frequency of
substances abused.
1 of 6 Identify the focus of Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (HRP) in relation to
substance abuse Answer: The focus of Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (HRP) is
teaching clients techniques to reduce their substance abuse. The cognitive-behavioral
techniques employed in HRP
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1 of 6 List five common substance abuse treatment program modalities Answer: The
modalities are: 1) detoxification (inpatient or outpatient), focused
on managing withdrawal symptoms prior to entering a longer-term
treatment program;
2 of 6 List five common substance abuse treatment program modalities Answer: 2)
residential treatment long-vs short-term),
highly structured intensive settings, including "Therapeutic Community" (TC) programs
using hierarchical models to enhance
3 of 6 List five common substance abuse treatment program modalities Answer:
personal and social responsibility, restructure personality and socialization, increase
skills, and integrate social norms, with stays from 12 to 24 months depending on
funding; 3) outpatient drug-free (non-methadone), 6 to 12 months of drug education and
counseling;
4 of 6 List five common substance abuse treatment program modalities Answer: 4) day
treatment, 6 or fewer months of intensive day activities and home at night; 5)
methadone maintenance, displacing heroin use with monitored methadone, often
indefinitely.
5 of 6 List five common substance abuse treatment program modalities Answer:
Program phases often include: 1) engagement and stabilization; 2) early recovery; 3)
maintenance of recovery; and 4) transition to aftercare.
6 of 6 List five common substance abuse treatment program modalities Answer:
Aftercare involves transitional therapy and participation in 12-step self help groups (AA,
CA, or NA) to offer social support and new lifestyle choices.
1 of 6 Summarize Simpson's 1997 four-part model of a drug treatment delivery system
Answer: The model specifies: 1) referral; 2) induction; 3) intervention; and 4)
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,transition. Referrals may be received from individuals, families,
2 of 6 Summarize Simpson's 1997 four-part model of a drug treatment delivery system
Answer: employee assistance programs, social services and public
health/community agencies, HIV/AIDS outreach programs, centralized
intake units,
3 of 6 Summarize Simpson's 1997 four-part model of a drug treatment delivery system
Answer: and the criminal justice system. Induction refers to
entrance into a treatment program. Intervention and treatment
strategies typically involve detoxification and stabilization, motivation
and commitment and rehabilitation.
4 of 6 Summarize Simpson's 1997 four-part model of a drug treatment delivery system
Answer: Finally, clients are transitioned out
to "aftercare" programs (eg, AA, CA, NA). Comprehensive care requires many programs
and services to meet diverse needs and widely ranging recovery stages. Optimal
programs include:
5 of 6 Summarize Simpson's 1997 four-part model of a drug treatment delivery system
Answer: 1) pharmacotherapy to reduce distressing withdrawal symptoms and minimize
relapse; 2) cognitive and/or behavioral therapy to address the underlying psychosocial
roots of the problem;
6 of 6 Summarize Simpson's 1997 four-part model of a drug treatment delivery system
Answer: 3) supportive services for collateral concerns [eg, medical care, employment,
transportation, child care). Further, aftercare is needed to aid individuals in resisting
urges to relapse, of which drug testing is a crucial part.
1 of 6 The Circumstances, Motivations, Readiness, and Suitability, CMRS,
questionnaire, De Leon et al, 1994, is a tool for assessing readiness and motivations for
substance abuse treatment. Cite the four primary scales in the CMRS Answer: The four
primary scales in the CMRS are: 1) Circumstances; 2)
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,Motivation; 3l Readiness; and
2 of 6 The Circumstances, Motivations, Readiness, and Suitability, CMRS,
questionnaire, De Leon et al, 1994, is a tool for assessing readiness and motivations for
substance abuse treatment. Cite the four primary scales in the CMRS Answer: 4)
Suitability. "Circumstances" refers to
external motivation; "Motivation" refers to internal motivation;
3 of 6 The Circumstances, Motivations, Readiness, and Suitability, CMRS,
questionnaire, De Leon et al, 1994, is a tool for assessing readiness and motivations for
substance abuse treatment. Cite the four primary scales in the CMRS Answer:
"Readiness" refers to openness to treatment; and "Suitability" refers to a perception of
the client's appropriateness for the proposed treatment
modality.
4 of 6 The Circumstances, Motivations, Readiness, and Suitability, CMRS,
questionnaire, De Leon et al, 1994, is a tool for assessing readiness and motivations for
substance abuse treatment. Cite the four primary scales in the CMRS Answer: Rating
the client's level of motivation and readiness is
important both for the client's ability to benefit from a given program,
and in terms of the impact the client will have upon others in the
program. Currently, up to 70 o/o of clients referred for treatment don't
5 of 6 The Circumstances, Motivations, Readiness, and Suitability, CMRS,
questionnaire, De Leon et al, 1994, is a tool for assessing readiness and motivations for
substance abuse treatment. Cite the four primary scales in the CMRS Answer: even
show up for evaluation, and 40 o/o to 60 o/o will drop out during the course of treatment
[usually during the beginning phases of treatment).To maximize the potential for
success,
6 of 6 The Circumstances, Motivations, Readiness, and Suitability, CMRS,
questionnaire, De Leon et al, 1994, is a tool for assessing readiness and motivations for
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, substance abuse treatment. Cite the four primary scales in the CMRS Answer: all
barriers
[child care needs, transportation, accessibility, etc), should be minimized or eliminated,
and a trusting and positive therapeutic relationship with involved counselors should be
carefully established.
1 of 5 Define the term "harm reduction" in relation to substance abuse Answer: The
term refers to reducing harm via clean drug paraphernalia. Syringe exchange programs
first began in Europe in response to a hepatitis B epidemic and the HIV epidemic, and
since that time i
2 of 5 Define the term "harm reduction" in relation to substance abuse Answer: nfection
rates plummeted, drug use didn't increase, and medical costs remained stable. Cities in
England that employed syringe-exchange programs saw HIV rates of less than 1%,
3 of 5 Define the term "harm reduction" in relation to substance abuse Answer:
compared with nearly 60% among IV drug users in non-exchange cities. The North
American Syringe Exchange Network (NASEN) and the Harm Reduction Coalition
(HRC)
4 of 5 Define the term "harm reduction" in relation to substance abuse Answer:
advocate for such programs in the United States, along with instructions on health, bad
drug warnings, referrals for treatment, etc.
5 of 5Define the term "harm reduction" in relation to substance abuse Answer: Harm
reduction can also be achieved via "moderation techniques" such as the "Drinkers
Check-Up" program and education efforts that reduce the amount and frequency of
substances abused.
1 of 6 Identify the focus of Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (HRP) in relation to
substance abuse Answer: The focus of Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (HRP) is
teaching clients techniques to reduce their substance abuse. The cognitive-behavioral
techniques employed in HRP
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