Alcohol And Drug Counselor Exam Questions And Answers _ Pdf

1 of 6 Identify the focus of Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (HRP) in relation to substance abuse {Ans: The focus of Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (HRP) is teaching clients techniques to reduce their substance abuse. The cognitive-behavioral techniques employed in HRP}4 of 5 Describe the "zones of vulnerability" according to two primary ethical texts in the field of addiction counseling and ethics (Bissell and Royce, 1987; and White and Popovits, 2001) {Ans: The NAADAC Code of Ethics offers 12 principles: 1) nondiscrimination; 2) responsibility (including integrity and objectivity); 3) competence; 4) legal and moral standards; 5) public statements;}1 of 4 Summarize the development of addiction and quitting. {Ans: Shaffer (1992, 1994) indicates that the development of addiction begins with "initiation" (first use), with both positive (immediate) and adverse (belated and/or unrecognized) consequences.}3 of 4 Review issues in medical detoxification {Ans: Absent delirium tremens or seizure history, outpatient alcohol withdrawal is usually adequate. Extreme discomfort accompanies withdrawal from opiates, but might prove fatal only in a fetus or neonate; however, hospital care may be needed to keep clients from acting on their cravings. Cocaine does not produce a medical withdrawal syndrome.}4 of 4 Review issues in medical detoxification