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What is the stages of change model of recovery?
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Model of recovery stages from dependency starting with precontemplation, followed by contemplation,...
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Describe the precontemplation stage.
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Drug abuser does not see any problem and feels that everything is under control; may seriously...
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Describe the contemplation stage.
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Consciousness is raised to the possibility that they may have a substance abuse problem; may...
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Describe the preparation stage.
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Not only thinks seriously about change but also starts making efforts to cut down
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Describe the action stage
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Over the next 6 months, serious efforts to stop using are made
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Describe the maintenance stage
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6 months after action is initiated and continues until successful quitting is achieved
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What is motivational interviewing?
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A method of structured nonconfrontational interviewing aimed at creating awareness and motivation...
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What are the two approaches to alcohol treatment?
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Informal self-help groups and formal/professional treatment involving psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral...
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During the temperance and Prohibition eras, what was the prevalent view of alcoholism?
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That it was a moral flaw; blame was entirely on the alcoholic
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What three models helped move society away from the moral model of alcoholism?
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AA, Scientific, and Medical (Jellinek)
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Describe the prealcoholic phase.
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social factors lead to drinking for relief from tension; tolerance to alcohol develops so that...
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Describe the prodromal phase.
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Blackouts, preoccupation with drinking, gulps drinks, feels guilty about drinking
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Describe the crucial phase.
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Loss of control, avoids family and friends, loss of outside interests, protects alcohol supply,...
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Describe the chronic phase.
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Prolonged intoxications, impaired thinking, loss of alcohol tolerance, tremors, obsessive drinking
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What is a potential hurdle that would keep some people from going to AA?
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The religious overtones of parts of the process.
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