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SOWK 455 USC Treatment of Substance Abuse Practice Exam

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University of the Southern Caribbean

SOWK 455 Treatment of Substance Abuse

1. Hash Oil can be considered a …The correct answer is: Cannabinol

2. Persons who engage in chronic use of inhalants are at risk of experiencing which of the

following? The correct answers are: Bone marrow damage, Brain damage, Sinusitis

3. Nathan noted that when he does not smoke his daily cigarette at 2pm, he becomes

irritable. Which of these explains his situation? The correct answer is: Dependence

4. Which of the following best explains "tolerance"? The correct answer is: The individual

needs to use more of the drug to get the same feeling that he/she had in the past.

5. Hash Oil can be considered an Inhalant. The correct answer is 'False'.

6. Depressants inhibit the function of the Central Nervous System. The correct answer is

'True'.

7. Marijuana remains in a person's body for days and, in some cases, months, as it is fat

soluble. The correct answer is 'True'.

8. Elena has been going to the Alcoholics Anonymous group often, as she has been

struggling with alcohol addiction. During the last meeting, she said to the group, "The

reason we are all struggling is because we are not praying enough. This is the sin within

us that drives us to drink." The correct answer is: Moral Model

9. The Addiction Counsellor said, "Let's really talk about this and find a way forward. The

way you are processing and thinking about your external environment is what is driving

you to drink!" Which of the following is the counsellor using? The correct answer is:

Cognitive Behavioural Model

10. Mrs. S. suspects that her grandson uses a substance regularly. Initially she thought that

his ravenous appetite was normal for a growing teenager, but she has recently noticed that

his eyes often appear to be red. The correct answer is: Cannabinoids

11. Evaluate the Disease Model (4 mks)

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The disease model states that addiction is caused by a physiological deficit that makes a

person unable to tolerate the drug. As a result, this model believes that addicts are victims of

an illness. The afflicted individual is not evil or irresponsible, just sick. Therefore, unlike

some other models this model believes that substance abuse is not freely chosen but is

beyond the control of the sufferer.

This model believes that patients deserve compassionate care, help, and treatment. Because

the condition is considered a disease, medically supervised treatment is thought to be

legitimate.

Screenings never occur in medical settings. The correct answer is 'False'.

During Assessment, it is useful to assess for comorbid conditions. The correct answer is

'True'.

Prevention programs can be designed to intervene as early as primary school to address risk

factors for drug abuse, such as aggressive behavior, poor social skills, and academic

difficulties. The correct answer is False because they should be designed to address as early

as preschool

When communities adapt programs to match their needs, community norms, or differing

cultural requirements, they should retain core elements of the original research-based

intervention which include all of the following except. The correct answer is: Culture. The

elements retained are; Content, Delivery and Structure

Prevention programs should be long-term with repeated interventions (i.e., booster programs)

to reinforce the original prevention goals.The correct answer is 'True'.

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University of the Southern Caribbean SOWK 455 Treatment of Substance Abuse 1. Hash Oil can be considered a …The correct answer is: Cannabinol 2. Persons who engage in chronic use of inhalants are at risk of experiencing which of the following? The correct answers are: Bone marrow damage, Brain damage, Sinusitis 3. Nathan noted that when he does not smoke his daily cigarette at 2pm, he becomes irritable. Which of these explains his situation? The correct answer is: Dependence 4. Which of the following best explains "tolerance"? The correct answer is: The individual needs to use more of the drug to get the same feeling that he/she had in the past. 5. Hash Oil can be considered an Inhalant. The correct answer is 'False'. 6. Depressants inhibit the function of the Central Nervous System. The correct answer is 'True'. 7. Marijuana remains in a person's body for days and, in some cases, mont ...
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