Exam 14: Treatment of Substance-Use Disorders

Which movement's philosophical position shifted to such a degree that they stopped support meetings in 1999,and they publicly condemn the self-help movement?

Halfway houses are usually designed as milieu treatment.

Substance abuse professionals and peer self-help groups are competitive and antagonistic toward one another.

One limitation of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)is that it is appropriate only for those holding Judeo-Christian beliefs.

What self-help group for alcohol abusers was founded by Dr.Bob and Bill W?

Jane is a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and has officially begun her alcoholic recovery.What did she do?

What is the term for the resolution of a problem without the use of formal treatment?

There does NOT seem to be any connection between alcohol or drug abuse and psychological disorders.

In which model does treatment consist of spiritual or legal intervention?

In which model does treatment include arranging a person's environment so that nonabuse of psychoactive substances is reinforced?

In which stage of change is Jack if he lacks the serious intention to undergo change in the foreseeable future?

Why is it difficult to assess the effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?

In inpatient settings for substance abuse,the organization of patient care is similar to that given to people hospitalized for physical problems.

Which approach to substance abuse would a needle exchange program be an example of?

Which group is an educational movement based on cognitive-behavioural principles and the Addictive Voice Recognition Technique?

Which of the following is an alcohol-sensitizing drug?

Which is NOT a "special population" in alcohol and drug treatment?

Drug treatment in therapeutic communities is associated with a more productive life following discharge if there was sufficient length of stay.

What did Narcotics Anonymous evolve to have a concentration on?

What important antidrug substance,used to treat opiate dependence,is an opiate antagonist?