BIO 1033 [Chapter 9]

Which of the following techniques is not an aspect of motivational interviewing?

confronting clients in an effort to help them get beyond their denial

Which of the following meets the definition of harm reduction?

willingness to work for incremental reductions in risk rather than to require complete abstinence, any steps taken by drug users to reduce the harm of their behavior

Which of the following best defines codependency?

Both individuals in a relationship drink or use drugs together.

The first government-funded addiction treatment facilities were known as

narcotics farms

Which of the following is not involved in the early steps of treatment?

resolution of whatever past emotional trauma initially caused the addiction

Sobriety means abstinence from drug(s) of abuse, whereas recovery means

restructuring one's life to engage in activities that provide relaxation, satisfaction, and natural highs instead of artificial alcohol and other drug highs

In the United States, it is becoming common practice for drug and alcohol treatment centers to include treatment for nicotine addiction as part of their programs.

True

Substituting a "less harmful" drug for a "more harmful" drug is a form of harm reduction.

True

The goal of evidence-based efforts treatment is to ensure that treatment providers consistently use strategies with the best potential for positive outcomes.

True

The majority of people in federal prison are serving sentences for drug-related offences.

True

Treating people with addictions costs substantially less than incarcerating them for the same length of time.

True

One of the reasons why there is increasing use of medications to treat addiction is because

certain drugs can lessen craving

Which of the following best describes desensitization (cue extinction) in relapse prevention?

exposing the addict to drug-using situations and other triggers to induce a craving, preventing them from using and then desensitizing them through continued trigger exposures along with education, biofeedback, or talk-down

If you are conducting research to learn about the metabolic function of drugs in different parts of the brain, which of the following imaging techniques should be used?

fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging)

Research conducted in China found that that approximately what percentage of Chinese teens has been identified as compulsive Internet users?

14%

According to 2005 Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates, approximately what percentage of state prisoners used drugs regularly prior to incarceration?

70%

The most practical and widely used alcohol and other drug abuse assessment questionnaire for diagnosis and treatment planning is the

American Society of Addiction Medicine Patient Placement Criteria (ASAM-PPC)

Addiction generally affects only the person with the problem and does not affect family members or family dynamics.

False

Coerced (legally mandated) treatment is not as effective as voluntary treatment.

False

Currently there is less reliance on evidence-based treatment and more on the personal experiences and intuition of the provider.

False

In a formal intervention, a "facilitator" is a family members, close friends and/or co-workers chosen to act as the leader of the session.

False

It is not possible to become an alcoholic if you have no family history of alcoholism.

False

Long-term follow-up research has confirmed that controlled drinking works for former and recovering alcoholics.

False

Modifying treatment and tailoring it to the culture of specific populations decreases the effectiveness of treatment and diminishes outcomes.

False

New evidenced-based assessment and treatment placement tools like the Addiction/Alcohol Severity Index have not been shown to better match clients to the treatments they need.

False

Outpatient treatment costs more than incarcerating a felon.

False

Studies have not found any measurable savings from the funds that states invest in treatment for substance use disorders.

False

There is a national registry of prevention and treatment programs, but program results are anecdotal rather than evidence based.

False

There is a universally accepted treatment, which has been proven effective for everyone who has an addiction.

False

Through the use of brain-imaging technology, researchers have gained insight into risk factors in the brains of people with a family history of alcoholism and found that

Having extra dopamine receptors usually provides a protective factor for people with a family history of alcoholism.

Which of the following best describes chronic, high-dose marijuana use?

It can cause true addiction with both physical and emotional dependence.

Which of the following best describes important considerations in treatment of American Indian substance abusers?

Nearly 60% of treatment admissions of American Indians are for alcohol abuse.

Which of the following is the correct sequence for stages of change?

Pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation (determination), action, maintenance

What is the name for the medical strategy to treat addiction targeted at the addiction caused imbalance of brain chemistry that reinforces the need to continue drug use.

Restoration of Homeostasis

Assessment is the first step in addiction treatment.

True

Chemical dependency may be the greatest public health problem in the United States.

True

Endogenous craving associated with initial abstinence is a type of drug hunger brought about by the depletion of brain neurotransmitters during drug use.

True

Even after a person has gone through alcohol or other drug detoxification, it can take months for the brain and body chemistry to regain balance.

True