Addiction Counseling Study Guide/
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Principles of the Behavioral Modification theory - ANSWER-There are three principles,
Causes, Maintenance and change of behavior. Classical conditioning, Operant
conditioning, Modeling is the most effective.
Characteristics of physical, mental and personality, Social development of young
adulthood and late adulthood - ANSWER-Physical health issues, Mental health issues,
personality and social disorders.
Motivational Enhancement Therapy - (MET) - ANSWER-It is Motivational Psychology.
Belief that the patient has the capability as well as the responsibility to change. 5 Stages
of change.
pharmacotherapies is based on. - ANSWER-Prescription drugs can be used to detox,
stabilize and maintain people with substance abuse addictions.
Behavior Modification Theory - ANSWER-The idea that all behavior is learned, and
what is learned can be unlearned.
Classical conditioning - ANSWER-Substituting a stimulus which brings about the same
result
Operant Conditioning - ANSWER-Increase or decrease of certain behaviors through the
use of reinforcement. Negative reinforcement can decrease a behavior.
NAADAC regarding the addiction of alcohol to the National Drug Control Strategy -
ANSWER-Alcohol is a drug even though it is legal. Alcoholisim is the primary chronic
disease among many groups of U.S. Citizens.
Difference between medical malpractice and negligence. - ANSWER-a patient filing a
law suit for compensation, and a breach of duty.
Safety Sensitive - ANSWER-refers to an employee's job description.
Reasonable cause - ANSWER-is conducted when a supervisor suspects that an
employee is engaging in alcohol or drug misuse.
, DOT Drug testing policy - ANSWER-Marijuana, cocaine, opiates, narcotics,
amphetamines, PCP and Alcohol are required to be apart of a drug screen.
Professional issues and Self Referral Process - ANSWER-When a professional is using
substances, use the process to get help for their behavior.
NAADAC Peer assistance committee - ANSWER-Help other professional that have
relapsed or are using illicit drugs or are impaired and cannot perform their counseling
duties.
Professional Ethical decision making - ANSWER-Is it based off of what I believe, or
professional codes of conduct? Which principle of ethical conduct is involved. Is the
conflict based on intellect, emotion, or needs?
Client Relationship Principle of Ethical standards - ANSWER-Make sure the client has
access to effective treatment, and that the integrity of the treatment relationship is
safeguarded. Do not use the Client/Counselor relationship for personal gain or sexual
behavior etc.
Competence principle of ethical standards - ANSWER-The counselor need to continue
their education so that they can provide the very best professional competency.
Counselor should be able to treat several types of disorders.
Non-Discrimination, responsibility, Competence, legal and moral standards for alcohol
and drug abuse counselors - ANSWER-Not to discriminate against clients or members
of the profession because of race, religion, age, gender, disability, ancestry, sexual
orientation, or economic condition. Protect the rights of the client.
Principle of CT/RT. Control Theory/ Reality Therapy - ANSWER-is based on the
principle that four elements guide human functions: Doing, Thinking, Feeling, and
Physiology. People choose negative reactions to events, Is responsible for one's own
life. Cant change how the body feels or functions but can control how he reacts and
thinks.
Principles of person centered therapy. - ANSWER-Centered around the idea that it is
the patient's responsibility to find ways to deal with reality. Three principles/ Positive
regard, Empathy, Congruence, demonstrate being real and genuine.
Principles of Freudian or Psychonalytical - ANSWER-Human being are influenced by
powerful inner and unconscious drives. id, ego, superego. People go through 5 stages
of life. oral, anal, phallic, latency, and genital.
How substance abuse and domestic violence programs may be in conflict. - ANSWER-
Terms such as denial, codependency, and powerlessness are seen as stigmatizing and
self defeating in helping people who are in violence abuse situations.
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Principles of the Behavioral Modification theory - ANSWER-There are three principles,
Causes, Maintenance and change of behavior. Classical conditioning, Operant
conditioning, Modeling is the most effective.
Characteristics of physical, mental and personality, Social development of young
adulthood and late adulthood - ANSWER-Physical health issues, Mental health issues,
personality and social disorders.
Motivational Enhancement Therapy - (MET) - ANSWER-It is Motivational Psychology.
Belief that the patient has the capability as well as the responsibility to change. 5 Stages
of change.
pharmacotherapies is based on. - ANSWER-Prescription drugs can be used to detox,
stabilize and maintain people with substance abuse addictions.
Behavior Modification Theory - ANSWER-The idea that all behavior is learned, and
what is learned can be unlearned.
Classical conditioning - ANSWER-Substituting a stimulus which brings about the same
result
Operant Conditioning - ANSWER-Increase or decrease of certain behaviors through the
use of reinforcement. Negative reinforcement can decrease a behavior.
NAADAC regarding the addiction of alcohol to the National Drug Control Strategy -
ANSWER-Alcohol is a drug even though it is legal. Alcoholisim is the primary chronic
disease among many groups of U.S. Citizens.
Difference between medical malpractice and negligence. - ANSWER-a patient filing a
law suit for compensation, and a breach of duty.
Safety Sensitive - ANSWER-refers to an employee's job description.
Reasonable cause - ANSWER-is conducted when a supervisor suspects that an
employee is engaging in alcohol or drug misuse.
, DOT Drug testing policy - ANSWER-Marijuana, cocaine, opiates, narcotics,
amphetamines, PCP and Alcohol are required to be apart of a drug screen.
Professional issues and Self Referral Process - ANSWER-When a professional is using
substances, use the process to get help for their behavior.
NAADAC Peer assistance committee - ANSWER-Help other professional that have
relapsed or are using illicit drugs or are impaired and cannot perform their counseling
duties.
Professional Ethical decision making - ANSWER-Is it based off of what I believe, or
professional codes of conduct? Which principle of ethical conduct is involved. Is the
conflict based on intellect, emotion, or needs?
Client Relationship Principle of Ethical standards - ANSWER-Make sure the client has
access to effective treatment, and that the integrity of the treatment relationship is
safeguarded. Do not use the Client/Counselor relationship for personal gain or sexual
behavior etc.
Competence principle of ethical standards - ANSWER-The counselor need to continue
their education so that they can provide the very best professional competency.
Counselor should be able to treat several types of disorders.
Non-Discrimination, responsibility, Competence, legal and moral standards for alcohol
and drug abuse counselors - ANSWER-Not to discriminate against clients or members
of the profession because of race, religion, age, gender, disability, ancestry, sexual
orientation, or economic condition. Protect the rights of the client.
Principle of CT/RT. Control Theory/ Reality Therapy - ANSWER-is based on the
principle that four elements guide human functions: Doing, Thinking, Feeling, and
Physiology. People choose negative reactions to events, Is responsible for one's own
life. Cant change how the body feels or functions but can control how he reacts and
thinks.
Principles of person centered therapy. - ANSWER-Centered around the idea that it is
the patient's responsibility to find ways to deal with reality. Three principles/ Positive
regard, Empathy, Congruence, demonstrate being real and genuine.
Principles of Freudian or Psychonalytical - ANSWER-Human being are influenced by
powerful inner and unconscious drives. id, ego, superego. People go through 5 stages
of life. oral, anal, phallic, latency, and genital.
How substance abuse and domestic violence programs may be in conflict. - ANSWER-
Terms such as denial, codependency, and powerlessness are seen as stigmatizing and
self defeating in helping people who are in violence abuse situations.
