Understanding Substance Abuse: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Harm Reduction Quiz

The correct criteria for substance abuse in DSM IV-TR involve recurrent use resulting in failure to fulfill major obligations and continued use despite persistent social/interpersonal problems. The incorrect answers provided do not fully capture the criteria outlined in the correct answer.

In DSM IV, the two primary diagnosis categories related to substance abuse are 'Abuse and Dependence'. They are characterized by specific symptoms such as increased tolerance and/or withdrawal symptoms.

A Treatment Plan specifically refers to written documents outlining the problems and treatments for substance abusers, not for physical fitness, social events, or home renovations.

The correct elements for effective chemical dependency treatment plan according to Laban are about the type of plan, identifying the problem, setting goals, defining objectives and methods, determining frequency of services, and client involvement, not specifically focusing on biological, cost, or secrecy aspects.

The harm reduction model aims to minimize the negative consequences of substance use and support individuals until they are ready to make changes in their behavior. It does not focus on complete abstinence or increasing risks.

The detox phase is an essential part of treatment, focusing on evaluating physical health, measuring intoxication levels, and planning for any potential physical conditions. It is the beginning of treatment and is not considered an effective standalone treatment.

Symptoms needed in diagnostic analysis of addiction should focus on the negative impact on health and social functioning, rather than positive outcomes such as increased productivity or physical health improvements.

A treatment plan should be specific and tailored to the individual client's needs and goals, measurable to track progress, and incorporate client feedback to ensure effectiveness.

Continuity of Care is crucial in providing a seamless experience for patients as they navigate through the healthcare system, ensuring they receive the necessary services and resources to meet their needs over time.

The correct abbreviation for Short Michigan alcoholism test is SMAST, which stands for 13 to 25 questions shorter version of the MAST.

The correct answer is Michigan Alcohol Screening Test, which is a widely used tool with 25 questions that identifies approximately 90% of alcoholics and assesses lifetime related alcohol problems.

The Minnesota Model of Treatment was designed in 1950 by Dan Anderson and is the dominant model for rehab programs. It utilizes a Treatment Team, requires AA participation, is chaired by a Case manager, and is multi-modal. Its strength lies in redundancy and the multi-member concept, while its weakness is that its effectiveness is unproven except for alcohol addiction.

The correct answer specifies that SASSI-3 is for adults and SASSI-2 is for teens, making the other options incorrect based on age group differentiation.

DAST-20 refers to Drug Abuse Screening Test, which is a screening tool for assessing drug abuse issues. The incorrect answers provided are variations that are not related to the actual meaning of DAST-20.

The CAGE questionnaire is a 4-item questionnaire used to screen for alcohol use disorder.

The correct therapies focus on learning to cope with situations and circumstances while the discontinuation of substance use is a secondary goal.

The correct answer provides a comprehensive explanation of the 3 phases of behavior assessment in substance abuse, covering the progression from casual use to chronic abuse. The incorrect answers provided highlight common misconceptions or oversimplifications of the phases, making them easily distinguishable from the correct answer.

It is essential for each problem domain from the assessment to have a separate, written treatment plan to ensure targeted and effective interventions for all identified issues.

The correct answer is 'Million Clinical Multiaxial Inventory,' which is a tool used to identify clinical syndromes and personality disorders. It is copyrighted, requires additional training to administer, and has a computer scoring program, though it is not in-depth.

The correct answer is -Adolescent Diagnostic Interview, which is a structured interview designed for adolescents to evaluate various psychosocial factors and cognitive functioning to establish a treatment plan.