Alcohol and Drug Counselor Co-Occurring Disorders Flashcards
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A client with bipolar disorder reports drinking heavily only during manic episodes. Which treatment priority best addresses this pattern?
Answer: Stabilize mood with medication while concurrently providing SUD counseling
Integrated concurrent treatment of both disorders is the evidence-based standard for co-occurring bipolar disorder and AUD.
Which validated screening tool is specifically designed to assess trauma symptoms in clients with co-occurring substance use disorders?
Answer: PTSD Checklist (PCL-5)
The PCL-5 is a widely used, validated tool for assessing PTSD symptom severity, which commonly co-occurs with SUD.
A counselor notices a client with schizophrenia uses cannabis to 'self-medicate' hallucinations. What should the counselor recognize about this behavior?
Answer: Self-medication with cannabis often worsens psychotic symptoms over time
Cannabis use in individuals with schizophrenia is associated with increased psychotic symptom severity and more frequent relapses.
In the Sequential treatment model for co-occurring disorders, what is a primary criticism?
Answer: Clients often fall through the gaps between separate treatment systems
Sequential treatment addresses one disorder at a time, which often leads to clients being discharged from one system before the other is ready, causing treatment gaps.
Which neurotransmitter system is most implicated in both depression and alcohol use disorder, making them particularly likely to co-occur?
Answer: Serotonin dysregulation
Serotonin dysregulation underlies both major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder, contributing to their high rate of co-occurrence.
A client with co-occurring ADHD and stimulant use disorder is assessed. Which approach is most appropriate regarding ADHD medication?
Answer: Consider non-stimulant ADHD medications and monitor closely with an integrated team
Non-stimulant medications like atomoxetine can treat ADHD while minimizing abuse potential, and close monitoring within an integrated team is best practice.
When a client with co-occurring disorders experiences symptom exacerbation after stopping substance use, what term describes this phenomenon?
Answer: Rebound psychiatric symptoms
Rebound psychiatric symptoms occur when substances that were masking underlying mental health symptoms are removed, causing those symptoms to re-emerge or intensify.