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Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Dependency
1.  Addiction can be avoided by not taking drugs.
A) True
B) False
2.  One type of treatment works best for all types of addictions.
A) True
B) False
3.  The DDRC model assumes that change may occur as a result of the patient-counselor relationship.
A) True
B) False
4.  Neither psychiatric nor addictive illnesses are seen as biopsychological disorders.
A) True
B) False
5.  The use of drugs can trigger an underlying psychiatricd condition.
A) True
B) False
6.  Treatment of addiction may last from 3 weeks to a year or more.
A) True
B) False
7.  Self-help programs are excluded from the DDRC model of treatment.
A) True
B) False
8.  The DDRC model is not compatible with pharmacotherapy and family treatment.
A) True
B) False
9.   To treat dually diagnosed patients, the counselor needs to have training in a broad range of disorders.
A) True
B) False
10.  Counselors who do not have experience with addicts should not attempt to gain knowledge about treating patients with a dual diagnosis.
A) True
B) False
11.  Harsh confrontation is an effective method in DDRC
A) True
B) False
12.  The DDRC recommends that the counselor be "seen in action" to be most effective.
A) True
B) False
13.  In DDRC, the role of the counselor is as an educator, collaborator, advisor, advocate, and problemsolver.
A) True
B) False
14.  The patient talks most in DDRC sessions.
A) True
B) False
15.  Clients with severe thought disorders are not appropriate for the DDRC counseling approach.
A) True
B) False
16.  DDRC focuses on the patient's agenda.
A) True
B) False
17.  Integrated care in DDRC is crucial to avoid "splitting" the psychiatrist and therapist.
A) True
B) False
18.  In DDRC, lateness and missed sessions are seen as a cause for termination of treatment.
A) True
B) False
19.  The CENAPS model of therapy is a comprehensive model for preventing recurrence of drug and alcohol use.
A) True
B) False
20.  The CMRPT model focuses solely on the disease model of chemical addiction.
A) True
B) False
21.  CMRPT is holistic in nature, involving patients in many activities.
A) True
B) False
22.  CMRPT uses the AA model of total abstinance.
A) True
B) False
23.  Brain disfunction ceases during long-term withdrawal.
A) True
B) False
24.  Addiction is caused by personality traits.
A) True
B) False
25.  Relapse is an integral part of the addictive disease process.
A) True
B) False
26.  CMRPT is similar to other therapies that view chemical addiction as a symptom of an underlying mental problem.
A) True
B) False
27.  In CRMPT, group members cannot comment on the behavior of others in the group.
A) True
B) False
28.  In CRMPT, problem solving plays a major role.
A) True
B) False
29.  In CRMPT, the group format is always in flux to avoid the difficulty of structured work.
A) True
B) False
30.  The ideal setting for CRMPT is within the community.
A) True
B) False
31.  CRMPT is not compatible with an AA format.
A) True
B) False
32.  CRMPT can be used with chemically dependent criminal offenders.
A) True
B) False
33.  Families are contraindicated in CRMPT because of confidentiality issues.
A) True
B) False
34.  Counselors need at least some college-level training before doing CRMPT.
A) True
B) False
35.  In CRMPT, it is important that the counselor also be in recovery.
A) True
B) False
36.  RP counselors are trained to be harshly confrontational to break down defenses.
A) True
B) False
37.  The personal issues of RP counselors are generally irrelevant to treatment.
A) True
B) False
38.  Supervision for RP counselors is unnecessary.
A) True
B) False
39.  The client is very directive in RP counseling.
A) True
B) False
40.  Clients with below average intelligence do not do well at CRMPT.
A) True
B) False
41.  CRMPT is directed toward managing and identifying relapse warning signs.
A) True
B) False
42.  A structured recovery program is believed to help the client live a sober lifestyle.
A) True
B) False
43.  In CRMPT the basic structure is highly emphasized.
A) True
B) False
44.  During individual therapy, the client is questtioned about sobriety.
A) True
B) False
45.  Group participants in CRMPT learn structured ways to solve problems.
A) True
B) False
46.  Reactions to previous sessions are part of the legitimate discussion of participants in CRMPT.
A) True
B) False
47.  CRMPT is not designed for a passive acceptance of life, instead participants are urged to make changes.
A) True
B) False
48.  Clients in CRMPT are required to sign a contract as part of the structured environment.
A) True
B) False
49.  Intoxicated clients are not allowed to remain in the group.
A) True
B) False
50.  Relapse is dealt with as a medical issue.
A) True
B) False
51.  CRMPT views denial as the most severe level of resistance to treatment.
A) True
B) False
52.  In CRMPT, family therapy is usually dealt with in a "parallel model."
A) True
B) False
53.  The Living in Balance counseling approach is designed primarily for groups.
A) True
B) False
54.  LIB draws from cognitive, behavioral, and experiential treatment approaches.
A) True
B) False
55.  LIB groups are very structured in their style of treatment.
A) True
B) False
56.  LIB uses concepts from Al-Anon.
A) True
B) False
57.  The "counseling approach" is based on the theory that there is no genetic predisposition to addiction
A) True
B) False
58.  AA has 12 steps.
A) True
B) False
59.  The counseling approach includes AA meeting three times weekly.
A) True
B) False

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