Addiction counselor Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CADC exam prep Ch 2 (Addiction Counselor's Desk Reference) Already Passed Moral Model (Definition of Addiction) - Answer️️ - - Dates to the 1850's. - Defines an addicted client as weak in character. Think "moral failure". - Based on the idea that individuals have free choice and are responsible for their behaviors. Think "morals that are aligned with God" and this approach has influenced public policy and the American judicial system. Self-medication Model (Definition of Addicti...

A method of reinforcing therapeutic alliance & spirit of collaboration between the PT & counselor: - ANSWER-setting mutually-established goals A mental status exam includes: - ANSWER-Appearance Speech Thought Process The provision of info concerning alcohol/drug abuse & the available srvcs & resources: - ANSWER-client education When should significant others should be involved in the treatment process? - ANSWER-From the clients first contact with the treatment center The NIDA-finan...

ADDICTION COUNSELOR PRACTICE TEST BOOK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024

Adlerian Therapy - Answer-Focuses on the patient's ability to control his destiny by setting goals and exhibiting purposeful behaviors Adlerian Therapy - Answer-Uses fictional finalism as an imagined central goal that gives us purpose and guides our behavior Phenomenology - Answer-A counselor attempts to view the world from the same frame of reference as the patient Behavioral Therapy - Answer-Focuses on modifying patient's learned behaviors that are negatively affecting his life Class...

Opiates - A category of psychoactive drugs that are chemically similar to morphine and have strong pain-relieving properties. - Opiates cross into blood-brain barrier to produce a rush/feelings of euphoria. - Significant respiratory complications, death, cardiac depression. - Physical dependence develops dramatically as soon as regular use begins (sometimes even when its administered clinically appropriate). Withdrawal symptoms include: restlessness, irritability, nausea, diarrhea, sweatin...

Acetylcholine - Major nuerotransmitter responsible for the transmission of nerve impulses in the body, including those responsible for musle movement agonist-antagonist - Counteracts or inhibits Neurotransmitter effects on the postsynaptic cell Akathisia - Motor restlessness - from mild anxiety to difficulty lying or sitting still, to insomnia; often an extrapyramidal side-effect produces by neuroleptic drugs. Anticholinergic - Acetylcholine blocker in the CNS and PNS Antiemetic - prev...

MASTER ADDICTION COUNSELOR EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% 2023/2024 MASTER ADDICTION COUNSELOR EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% 2023/2024

CADC exam prep Ch 1 (Addiction Counselor's Desk Reference) Already Passed Opiates - Answer ️️ -A category of psychoactive drugs that are chemically similar to morphine and have strong pain-relieving properties. - Opiates cross into blood-brain barrier to produce a rush/feelings of euphoria. - Significant respiratory complications, death, cardiac depression. - Physical dependence develops dramatically as soon as regular use begins (sometimes even when its administered clinically appro...

CADC Exam Prep Ch 1 (Addiction Counselor's Desk Reference) Questions 2024. Opiates - correct answer A category of psychoactive drugs that are chemically similar to morphine and have strong pain-relieving properties. - Opiates cross into blood-brain barrier to produce a rush/feelings of euphoria. - Significant respiratory complications, death, cardiac depression. - Physical dependence develops dramatically as soon as regular use begins (sometimes even when its administered clinically ...

CADC EXAM PREP CH 2 (ADDICTION COUNSELOR'S DESK REFERENCE) WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% 2023/2024 CADC EXAM PREP CH 2 (ADDICTION COUNSELOR'S DESK REFERENCE) WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% 2023/2024