CRM Substance Use Disorders & Addiction Science 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The term 'co-occurring disorder' (also called dual diagnosis) refers to:
- Two people sharing the same addiction
- A person having both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder simultaneously (Correct answer)
- Using two substances at the same time
- A relapse after two periods of sobriety
Correct answer: A person having both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder simultaneously
A co-occurring disorder means an individual simultaneously experiences a substance use disorder and a mental health condition.
Question 2: Which of the following substances is associated with a potentially life-threatening withdrawal syndrome?
- Cannabis
- Cocaine
- Alcohol (Correct answer)
- Hallucinogens
Correct answer: Alcohol
Alcohol withdrawal can cause severe complications including seizures and delirium tremens, which may be fatal without medical management.
Question 3: What does the term 'craving' refer to in the context of addiction?
- A mild preference for one substance over another
- An intense urge or desire to use a substance (Correct answer)
- A structured plan to obtain drugs
- A clinician's assessment of use severity
Correct answer: An intense urge or desire to use a substance
Cravings are powerful, often irresistible urges to use a substance that are a core feature of addiction.
Question 4: Medications such as methadone and buprenorphine are used to treat opioid use disorder through a framework known as:
- Aversion therapy
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) (Correct answer)
- Detoxification-only treatment
- Harm reduction abstinence
Correct answer: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) combines FDA-approved medications with counseling to treat opioid use disorder.
Question 5: Polysubstance use refers to:
- Using one primary substance exclusively
- Alternating between two substances in a controlled manner
- Using multiple substances, sometimes simultaneously (Correct answer)
- A clinical treatment involving multiple medications
Correct answer: Using multiple substances, sometimes simultaneously
Polysubstance use involves the consumption of two or more substances, which can complicate treatment and increase health risks.
Question 6: Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) describes a person who is not yet considering changing their substance use?
- Contemplation
- Preparation
- Precontemplation (Correct answer)
- Maintenance
Correct answer: Precontemplation
In the Precontemplation stage, the individual is not yet aware of or not yet considering the need to change their behavior.
CRM Substance Use Disorders & Addiction Science 2
The term 'co-occurring disorder' (also called dual diagnosis) refers to: