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Addictions Professional Core Knowledge and Competencies Flashcards

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  1. Under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, which situation permits disclosure of a client's SUD treatment records without consent?

    Answer: A court order meeting specific requirements

    42 CFR Part 2 permits disclosure without client consent only when a court order meets the specific requirements outlined in the regulation.

  2. Which stage of Prochaska and DiClemente's Transtheoretical Model is characterized by a client who says 'I've been thinking about quitting, but I'm not sure'?

    Answer: Contemplation

    In the contemplation stage, individuals acknowledge a problem and consider change but have not yet committed to a specific plan or timeline.

  3. A counselor who uses their personal recovery story excessively in sessions to advise clients is demonstrating which ethical concern?

    Answer: Countertransference

    Countertransference occurs when a counselor's unresolved personal issues influence their professional behavior, such as overusing personal experience in ways that redirect focus from the client.

  4. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is primarily caused by:

    Answer: Prenatal exposure to alcohol

    FASD results from prenatal alcohol exposure, which disrupts fetal brain development and causes a range of cognitive, behavioral, and physical disabilities.

  5. Which brief intervention tool uses a 10-item questionnaire to screen for alcohol use disorders and is widely used in primary care settings?

    Answer: AUDIT

    The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), developed by the WHO, is a validated 10-item screening tool used in healthcare settings to identify hazardous and harmful alcohol use.

  6. In cognitive-behavioral therapy for addiction, a 'high-risk situation' is BEST defined as:

    Answer: Any circumstance that increases the likelihood of relapse

    A high-risk situation is any context — emotional, social, or environmental — that increases an individual's vulnerability to substance use.

  7. Which evidence-based practice is specifically designed to improve treatment engagement and retention for individuals with opioid use disorder?

    Answer: Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)

    Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) combining medications like buprenorphine or methadone with counseling significantly improves retention and reduces illicit opioid use.