1. Using a chart, compare the 4 primary classes of psychotherapeutic drugs (antipsychotics, antidepressants, anti-anxiety, and mood-stabilizers). Be sure to include at least 5 examples of each, why they are used, effect on the brain, possible side effects, and addiction potential.
2. You have been asked to conduct an information session for parents of students entering 8th grade on Inhalants. Using the information in your text and the supplementary material from NIH, create a handout to give out at the session, highlighting the main points you will discuss with this group. 

Review the attached articles on energy drinks and steroids. Choose whichever topic is more interesting to you and provide an original response to one of the following:

1) Summarize the dangers of energy drink use and make note of any particular dangers for teens. Why do you think energy drinks are so popular? What were you most surprised to learn? Be sure to read the articles provided, to reference chapter 8 in your text, and feel free to use any other resources you’d like. Your original response must be at least 8 sentences. 

2) ) Summarize the dangers of steroid use and make note of any particular dangers for teens. What were you most surprised to learn? What can high school coaches/staff do to manage steroid use in student athletes? Be sure to read the articles provided and feel free to use any other resources you’d like. Your original response must be at least 8 sentences

 

 

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK & READING MATERIALS

Maisto, S. A., Galizio, M., & Coonors, G. J. (2021). Drug use and misuse (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning, Inc.

ntences.

 

1. You work as a resident assistant at a university that has recently become a “smoke free” environment. You have a number of students in your dorm who you know are smokers. As the RA, you play a role in informing the students of this policy change at the school and providing students with appropriate information and resources.

You decide to have a meeting with your residents to discuss the policy change. You plan to address:

• The rational for this change (Why is the college instituting this policy. You might address: acute and chronic impacts of smoking, the impact of passive smoking, etc.)
• The pharmacology of nicotine
• If the students want to try to quit or reduce their use because  of the new rules, what options do they have?

Create a PowerPoint presentation that you will use at this meeting. Remember that your population is college students.

2. On page 254, our text states that “multiple types of factors influence the development of alcohol use disorder” and alcohol use disorder “is caused and maintained by a combination of biological, psychological, and sociological factors.” It goes on to include that alcohol use disorder cannot be understood unless “all the types of influencing variables” are considered. 

When a patient enters treatment for an alcohol use disorder, step one is the completion of a Biopsychosocial Assessment. Review the Biopsychosocial Assessment below and make a list of the biological, the psychological, and the social or sociological factors that you believe may be contributing to his alcoholism. Lastly, please write at least 6 sentences reflecting your recommendations for this individual. Recommendations can include professional interventions, personal interventions, legal interventions, family-based interventions, medical interventions, etc.

The identified patient (IP) is 44 year old divorced Caucasian male.  IP reported that he took his 3 children on vacation to Ocean City on 8/10/19. On 8/12/19 IP went to the beach with his kids and reported drinking 2 beers. Later that evening he took his kids out to dinner, where he reported drinking 3 nip size bottles of vodka. During their walk home the IP fell. Concerned citizens came to his aid and when they realized he was intoxicated they called the police. When the police arrived they took the IP and his children to the police department. IP’s mother in law drove from Pennsylvania to Maryland to pick up the children. At 11:00pm the IP was transferred to a local medical center where they performed a BAC test. 5 hours after his initial arrest. BAC was .321. IP was confronted on the fact that his recorded BAC does not accurately represent his reported alcohol consumption throughout the evening. IP admitted that he had consumed more alcohol than initially reported but was unwilling to elaborate on how much. After he was medically stabilized the police transferred IP to the local correctional facility. He appeared in front of the judge the following day and was released with 3 charges of endangering the welfare of a child. IP is divorced and had sole custody of his children leading up to the arrest.

IP reported that he had a normal upbringing and there was no abuse within the household growing up. However, he described his father as a “functional alcoholic” and stated that he was very strict with him and his brother. He reported that his mother drank socially and sometimes took medication to help her control anxiety.  His parents divorced when he was 15 years old and he stated that “it sucked.” He and his brother spent the week with their mother and the weekends with their father. IP noted that after the divorce his relationship with his father started to deteriorate and reported that he has not had a relationship with his father for the last 8 years. IP reported that his paternal grandparents were heavy drinkers. He shared that his brother doesn’t have any known substance use problems, but has been in treatment for a gambling addiction twice.

IP was divorced in June of 2015. IP was with his wife for 12 years and noted that they were happy with each other until they had children. He reported that his wife had complaints about his drinking and he feels that this contributed to their separation. IP reported that after their first child his wife told him that she did not want to be married and she did not want to be a mother. They subsequently had two more children. Children are currently 10, 8, and 6 years old.  IP currently has 3 counts of endangering the well fare of a minor. He reported that he has very limited supports in his life and his primary purpose is looking after his children and working.

TEXTBOOK & READING MATERIALS

Maisto, S. A., Galizio, M., & Coonors, G. J. (2021). Drug use and misuse (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning, Inc.

1. Read this Forbes Article (Links to an external site.) and provide a reflection of your thoughts. Eight sentence minimum. 

2, What is “California Sober”? What is your opinion about this idea?

You have been asked to design a substance abuse prevention program for a high school in your community.

2. How would you establish goals for your program?

3. What do you think should be the primary components of such a program?

4. How would you include aspects of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention aimed at both the students themselves and the school environment? 

4, watch video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f8bw0fEgMk (Links to an external site.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a9z05drQfo (Links to an external site.)

USA TODAY (Links to an external site.)

NPR (Links to an external site.)

There have been countless prevention programs established to curb alcohol use and most have been minimally effective. Discuss what you learned about the sober curious movement from these sources. What are your thoughts about why this is happening and why it has become so popular. How might the sober curious movement fit into preventing substance abuse?

This discussion can be answered in one original response, which should be at least 8 sentences. Your peer responses should be at least 3 sentences each. 

 

5. Indirect Activities focus on more general issues that are correlated in some way with substance abuse.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

6. CNN (2009) noted in its report on government spending that federal and state commitment to substance use prevention has been sufficient. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

7. Research indicates that mass media programs are effective, especially with heavy drinkers. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

8.The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Project uses a social environmental learning model.

Group of answer choices

True

False

9. The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) developed and promoted a strategy for substance abuse prevention that includes 5 elements. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

10.Evaluating Programs

Group of answer choices

Desired effects

[ Choose ] What is hoped for Explicit purpose and objective Intended and unintended changes

Intended effects

[ Choose ] What is hoped for Explicit purpose and objective Intended and unintended changes

Achieved affects

[ Choose ] What is hoped for Explicit purpose and objective Intended and unintended changes

 

11. Short Answer (3 sentences)

Describe the two key difficulties in preventing substance abuse. 

 

12. Short Answer (3 sentences)

What are some reasons that communities rarely get to the cohesion stage in reaction to substance abuse?

13. Short Answer (3 sentences)

Describe the 3 levels or types of prevention.

14. Factors that Influence Alcohol and Other Drug Use

Group of answer choices

Environmental Influences

[ Choose ] Parents, peers, school policy Genetics, beliefs, personality traits Marketing of alcohol, federal laws, portrayal of drugs on TV

Interpersonal & Societal Influences

[ Choose ] Parents, peers, school policy Genetics, beliefs, personality traits Marketing of alcohol, federal laws, portrayal of drugs on TV

Individual Influences

[ Choose ] Parents, peers, school policy Genetics, beliefs, personality traits Marketing of alcohol, federal laws, portrayal of drugs on TV

 

15. Short Answer (3 sentences)

What are some problems with abstinence-based prevention?

 

16. Short Answer (3 sentences)

Discuss 2 obstacles to obtaining resources for prevention.

 

17. Short Answer (3 sentences)

What is counter-prevention?

 

18. Short Answer (3 sentences)

What are drug courts?

 

19. Long Answer (6 sentences) 

Describe the 3 general dimensions that are relevant in deciding how to match a prevention program or activity to an audience. 

 

 

 

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK

Lewis, Judith A., Dana, Robert Q., & Blevins, Gregory A. (2019). Substance Abuse Counseling (6th edition). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning, Inc.

 

Review the following Power Point that is part of a Family Recovery Program multi-family group therapy session. Pay particular attention to the last 2 slides on enabling. You may need to “enable content” to get the video to play on the last slide. It is worth watching so if you can’t make it work let me know.  FRP Part 2.pptx 

Download FRP Part 2.pptx

1. Why do you think enabling behavior is so difficult for family members to stop? 

Original response should be a minimum of 4 sentences. 

2. Pick one of the 6 Family Therapy Models in your text and describe how you would work with the parents of an addicted individual who are engaging in enabling behavior with the goal of shifting their thinking/behavior. Provide 3 specific behaviors they are engaging in based on the list of examples on Slide 9 and explain how you would intervene based on your chosen theory. 

Original response should be a minimum of 8 sentences.

Even though this discussion requires TWO original responses, you only need to provide TWO peer responses. Peer responses should be a minimum of 3 sentences each. 

 

 

3.Short Answer (3 sentences)

Why are families often resistant to change? 

 

4.Short Answer (3 sentences)

What is CRAFT?

 

5. Short Answer (3 sentences)

Can a family recovery without the patient recovering? Can a patient recover without his/her family recovering? 

 

6.Approaches to Family Therapy

Group of answer choices

Psychodynamic Family Therapy

[ Choose ] The best way to eradicate the problem or symptom being addressed is to make it unnecessary for the stability of the family system. Focuses attention on specific, measurable behaviors and on the environmental contingencies that tend to develop and maintain these behaviors. Emphasizes the effects of individual pathologies on the family system, tends to view the family as a group of interlocking personalities, and stresses the importance of insight for personal change. Focuses on the communication patterns that typify that functioning of the specific family, the self-esteem of the members, and the rules that govern family interactions. Based on the concepts of differentiation, of triangulation, and of multigenerational transmission process. A family system can be understood only to the degree that its structure is observed and recognized.

Experiential/Humanistic Therapy

[ Choose ] The best way to eradicate the problem or symptom being addressed is to make it unnecessary for the stability of the family system. Focuses attention on specific, measurable behaviors and on the environmental contingencies that tend to develop and maintain these behaviors. Emphasizes the effects of individual pathologies on the family system, tends to view the family as a group of interlocking personalities, and stresses the importance of insight for personal change. Focuses on the communication patterns that typify that functioning of the specific family, the self-esteem of the members, and the rules that govern family interactions. Based on the concepts of differentiation, of triangulation, and of multigenerational transmission process. A family system can be understood only to the degree that its structure is observed and recognized.

Bowenian Family Therapy

[ Choose ] The best way to eradicate the problem or symptom being addressed is to make it unnecessary for the stability of the family system. Focuses attention on specific, measurable behaviors and on the environmental contingencies that tend to develop and maintain these behaviors. Emphasizes the effects of individual pathologies on the family system, tends to view the family as a group of interlocking personalities, and stresses the importance of insight for personal change. Focuses on the communication patterns that typify that functioning of the specific family, the self-esteem of the members, and the rules that govern family interactions. Based on the concepts of differentiation, of triangulation, and of multigenerational transmission process. A family system can be understood only to the degree that its structure is observed and recognized.

Structural Family Therapy

[ Choose ] The best way to eradicate the problem or symptom being addressed is to make it unnecessary for the stability of the family system. Focuses attention on specific, measurable behaviors and on the environmental contingencies that tend to develop and maintain these behaviors. Emphasizes the effects of individual pathologies on the family system, tends to view the family as a group of interlocking personalities, and stresses the importance of insight for personal change. Focuses on the communication patterns that typify that functioning of the specific family, the self-esteem of the members, and the rules that govern family interactions. Based on the concepts of differentiation, of triangulation, and of multigenerational transmission process. A family system can be understood only to the degree that its structure is observed and recognized.

The Communication Model

[ Choose ] The best way to eradicate the problem or symptom being addressed is to make it unnecessary for the stability of the family system. Focuses attention on specific, measurable behaviors and on the environmental contingencies that tend to develop and maintain these behaviors. Emphasizes the effects of individual pathologies on the family system, tends to view the family as a group of interlocking personalities, and stresses the importance of insight for personal change. Focuses on the communication patterns that typify that functioning of the specific family, the self-esteem of the members, and the rules that govern family interactions. Based on the concepts of differentiation, of triangulation, and of multigenerational transmission process. A family system can be understood only to the degree that its structure is observed and recognized.

Behavioral Family Therapy

[ Choose ] The best way to eradicate the problem or symptom being addressed is to make it unnecessary for the stability of the family system. Focuses attention on specific, measurable behaviors and on the environmental contingencies that tend to develop and maintain these behaviors. Emphasizes the effects of individual pathologies on the family system, tends to view the family as a group of interlocking personalities, and stresses the importance of insight for personal change. Focuses on the communication patterns that typify that functioning of the specific family, the self-esteem of the members, and the rules that govern family interactions. Based on the concepts of differentiation, of triangulation, and of multigenerational transmission process. A family system can be understood only to the degree that its structure is observed and recognized.

 

7. Dysfunctional Communication Styles

Group of answer choices

Placater

[ Choose ] Always agrees with others at the expense of the self. Dominates and accuses others. Avoids emotional involvement and tends to intellectualize. Distracts others and communicates material that is out of context.

Blamer

[ Choose ] Always agrees with others at the expense of the self. Dominates and accuses others. Avoids emotional involvement and tends to intellectualize. Distracts others and communicates material that is out of context.

Super-reasonable person

[ Choose ] Always agrees with others at the expense of the self. Dominates and accuses others. Avoids emotional involvement and tends to intellectualize. Distracts others and communicates material that is out of context.

Irrelevent person

[ Choose ] Always agrees with others at the expense of the self. Dominates and accuses others. Avoids emotional involvement and tends to intellectualize. Distracts others and communicates material that is out of context.

 

8. Long Answer (6 sentences) 

Discuss the differences between confrontation and disengagement. 

 

9. Long Answer (6 sentences)

What are some possible ways that children can be impacted by parental substance abuse? 

What are the most important aspects of counseling the child of an adult alcohol or drug abuser? 

  REQUIRED TEXT BOOK 

Lewis, Judith A., Dana, Robert Q., & Blevins, Gregory A. (2019). Substance Abuse Counseling (6th edition). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning, Inc.

 

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK   Lewis, Judith A., Dana, Robert Q., & Blevins, Gregory A. (2019). Substance Abuse Counseling (6th edition). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning, Inc.

 

 

question 1

Of the 5 group models reviewed in your text, which is the most appealing to you and which is the least appealing to you. Why? 

Your response should be at least 8 sentences. 

question 2.

 

Addiction is a disease of disconnection. Watch the 2 videos below and provide your thoughts about why the group format (whether it be in counseling or fellowship meetings) is such an incredibly important part of recovery and healing. 

Brene Brown – Ted Talk – Shame (Links to an external site.)

Russell Brand – Shame (Links to an external site.)

Your original response should be a minimum of 8 sentences

 

 

3. Short Answer (3 sentences minimum)

Why is group counseling a powerful took for substance abusing clients?

 

4.Short Answer (3 sentences) 

What is the difference between compliance and internalization and why is internalization so important? 

 

5. Short Answer (list)

List the 4 commonalities in groups with an empowerment focus?

 

6. Short Answer (3 sentences)

What does multicultural competence mean in the group setting? 

 

7. Short Answer (3 sentences) 

What would you do if a group member broke confidentiality? 

 

8. Short Answer (3 sentences)

What does scope of practice mean and why is it important? 

 

9. Short Answer (3 sentences)

Why is it important for group members to help establish the group rules?

 

10. Long Answer (6 sentences)

Describe the 5 most commonly used group models in substance abuse treatment. 

 

11. Motivational interviewing can only be used in individual counseling. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

12. The Alcohol Consumption Record is a record-keeping tool that would mostly likely be used in a Skills Development Group. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

13. Interpersonal Process group therapy is particularly useful for clients with histories of trauma and violence. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

 

 

 

1. Long answer (minimum 6 sentences)

What 2 factors impact the strength of the counseling relationship? Describe each one.

 

2.Come up with your own examples for THREE of the following counseling skills:

Lead-in

Restatement

Reflection

Questioning

Cognitive Restructuring

Confrontation

Each skill should include at least one exchange between a counselor and client, but you may need to lengthen the exchange to fully demonstrate the skill.

E.g.

Lead In

Client: I just feel like everyone at work hates me.

Counselor: Can you tell me more about why you feel that way?

Restatement

Client: Everyone says my drinking is a problem. Well, I don’t think it is, and it’s probably a better idea to talk with my family. They’re the ones with the problem – not me!

Counselor: It seems that you’re unhappy with all the pressure that’s being put on you and that you’re not sure you have a problem If I were to speak with your family, how would that help you?

 

3. Short answer (minimum 1 sentence)

What are the five types of confrontation? 

 

4.Short answer 

On page 125 of your text, 20 core refusal skills are listed. Pick 5 and describe how each skill could help an adolescent be successful in carrying out drink or drug refusal. 

 

5.Short answer 

After getting out of a class, Nina decides she wants to go hang out at Starbucks with some of her friends. She calls her boyfriend Dave to update him on her plans. He responds, “I’m getting sick and tired of how much time you are spending with your friends. You need to head to my apartment now.” 

Give an example of how Nina can respond 1) aggressively, 2) passively, 3) passive aggressively, and 4) assertively.

 

 

 

6.Short answer (minimum 3 sentences)

Why do people in early recovery often have trouble identifying and dealing with emotions?

 

7.Short sentence (at least 3 sentences) 

Why are 12-step groups important? 

 

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK

Lewis, Judith A., Dana, Robert Q., & Blevins, Gregory A. (2019). Substance Abuse Counseling (6th edition). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning, Inc.

 

 

1. Long answer (minimum 4 sentences)

Why it is important to view substance use problems as multivariate syndromes? 

 

 

2. Short answer (minimum 2 sentences)

Why it vital that counselors avoid pre-conceived notions about the client during the assessment process? 

 

3. Short answer (minimum 1 sentence)

What is the difference between a behavioral assessment and a functional analysis? 

 

4. The Alcohol Use Inventory is used for people 18 and older.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

5. The Cognitive Appraisal Questionnaire is completed in writing by the client. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

6. The Addiction Severity Index assesses 7 areas: medical status, employment status, drug use, alcohol use, legal status, family/social relationships, and psychological status. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

7. The Drug Use Screening Inventory is a 120-item assessment designed to determine drug use-related problems in both adults and adolescents. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

1. Short answer (minimum 3 sentences)

Why is it important to assess Substance Use Disorders on a continuum instead of a dichotomy? 

 

 

2. Short answer (minimum 3 sentences)

When could a harm reduction stance be helpful to a client and when might it cause harm?

 

3. Short answer (minimum 3 sentences)

When developing a Treatment Plan with a client, he states that he would like to work on becoming more financially stable. What are 3 short-term goals and 1 long-term goal you can help him create in this area?

 

4. Short answer (minimum 3 sentences)

Why are multicultural counseling competencies important?

 

5. List and define the 5 ethical principles for substance abuse counselors identified by your text.

 

6. What are 3 pros and 3 cons of methadone maintenance programs? You may use outside resources if helpful. 

 

7. Long answer (minimum 6 sentences)

Compare and contrast being a Substance Abuse Counselor in a Detoxification Center and an EAP.

 

8. Long answer (minimum 6 sentences)

Read the two clinical vignettes on pages 29-30 of your text (under Questions for Thought & Discussion). Working in this field can take quite a toll on the professionals, especially when they are not taking necessary steps to take care of themselves both professionally and personally. If you were the Substance Abuse Counselor for these clients, what are some things you would need to do to prevent yourself from getting overly discouraged or feeling hopeless? 

 

9. Addiction is a complex untreatable disease that affects brain function and behavior. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

10. No single treatment is right for everyone.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

11. People need quick access to treatment. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

12. Effective treatment addresses drug use first, and then all of the patient’s other needs later on.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

13. Treatment needs to be voluntary to be effective.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

14. Medications are often part of treatment, especially when combined with behavioral therapies. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

15. The primary purpose of addiction treatment is to help the person stop using drugs.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

16. Treatment programs should test patients for HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

17. A common effect of Hallucinogen overdose is Hypertension.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

18. A common effect of Opioid withdrawal is Chest Pain.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

19. A common effect of Stimulant intoxication is Dilated Pupils. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

20. A common effect of Depressant overdose is Slow and Shallow Respiration. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

21. A common effect of Phencyclidine intoxication is Yawning.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

22. A common effect of Stimulant withdrawal is Nausea. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

23. A common effect of Opioid overdose is Coma.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

24. A common effect of Cannabinoid intoxication is Talkativeness. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

25. Short answer (minimum 3 sentences)

What are the two factors that determine the potency of a drug? Briefly describe each one.

 

26. Short answer (minimum 3 sentences) 

What are the 3 ways of assessing the equivalence of drug compounds? 

 

Additive interactions

Synergistic interactions

Antagonistic interactions

 

27. Group of answer choices

Additive interactions

[ Choose ] unexpected drug interactions when drugs counter each other’s effects occur when the various drugs combine to increase the intensity, number, or duration of the separate drug effects

Synergistic interactions

[ Choose ] unexpected drug interactions when drugs counter each other’s effects occur when the various drugs combine to increase the intensity, number, or duration of the separate drug effects

Antagonistic interactions

[ Choose ] unexpected drug interactions when drugs counter each other’s effects occur when the various drugs combine to increase the intensity, number, or duration of the separate drug effects

 

 

28. What are the 3 most common methods of administering a drug?

Group of answer choices

swallowing, injecting, and inhaling

swallowing, inhaling, and topical

inhaling, topical, and injecting

nasal, sublingual, and swallowing

 

29. Long answer (minimum 6 sentences)

Describe the 4 major psychological variables that contribute to a drug’s effects.

 

30. Long answer (minimum 6 sentences)

Describe the difference between pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. 

 

31. Long answer (minimum 6 sentences)

Your text cites, “How a drug is administered influences the onset of effects, the peak effect, and the duration of effects.” Describe/contrast how smoking, snorting, and injecting heroin impacts the drug’s effects. You may need to use outside resources to answer this question. 

 

REQUIRED TEXT BOOK TO ANSWER QUESTION IS 

Lewis, Judith A., Dana, Robert Q., & Blevins, Gregory A. (2019). Substance Abuse Counseling (6th edition). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning, Inc.

NOTE 

CHAPTER ONE AND TWO

1. Short answer (minimum 3 sentences)

Why is it important to assess Substance Use Disorders on a continuum instead of a dichotomy? 

 

 

2. Short answer (minimum 3 sentences)

When could a harm reduction stance be helpful to a client and when might it cause harm?

 

3. Short answer (minimum 3 sentences)

When developing a Treatment Plan with a client, he states that he would like to work on becoming more financially stable. What are 3 short-term goals and 1 long-term goal you can help him create in this area?

 

4. Short answer (minimum 3 sentences)

Why are multicultural counseling competencies important?

 

5. List and define the 5 ethical principles for substance abuse counselors identified by your text.

 

6. What are 3 pros and 3 cons of methadone maintenance programs? You may use outside resources if helpful. 

 

7. Long answer (minimum 6 sentences)

Compare and contrast being a Substance Abuse Counselor in a Detoxification Center and an EAP.

 

8. Long answer (minimum 6 sentences)

Read the two clinical vignettes on pages 29-30 of your text (under Questions for Thought & Discussion). Working in this field can take quite a toll on the professionals, especially when they are not taking necessary steps to take care of themselves both professionally and personally. If you were the Substance Abuse Counselor for these clients, what are some things you would need to do to prevent yourself from getting overly discouraged or feeling hopeless? 

 

9. Addiction is a complex untreatable disease that affects brain function and behavior. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

10. No single treatment is right for everyone.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

11. People need quick access to treatment. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

12. Effective treatment addresses drug use first, and then all of the patient’s other needs later on.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

13. Treatment needs to be voluntary to be effective.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

14. Medications are often part of treatment, especially when combined with behavioral therapies. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

15. The primary purpose of addiction treatment is to help the person stop using drugs.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

16. Treatment programs should test patients for HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

17. A common effect of Hallucinogen overdose is Hypertension.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

18. A common effect of Opioid withdrawal is Chest Pain.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

19. A common effect of Stimulant intoxication is Dilated Pupils. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

20. A common effect of Depressant overdose is Slow and Shallow Respiration. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

21. A common effect of Phencyclidine intoxication is Yawning.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

22. A common effect of Stimulant withdrawal is Nausea. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

23. A common effect of Opioid overdose is Coma.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

24. A common effect of Cannabinoid intoxication is Talkativeness. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

25. Short answer (minimum 3 sentences)

What are the two factors that determine the potency of a drug? Briefly describe each one.

 

26. Short answer (minimum 3 sentences) 

What are the 3 ways of assessing the equivalence of drug compounds? 

 

Additive interactions

Synergistic interactions

Antagonistic interactions

 

27. Group of answer choices

Additive interactions

[ Choose ] unexpected drug interactions when drugs counter each other’s effects occur when the various drugs combine to increase the intensity, number, or duration of the separate drug effects

Synergistic interactions

[ Choose ] unexpected drug interactions when drugs counter each other’s effects occur when the various drugs combine to increase the intensity, number, or duration of the separate drug effects

Antagonistic interactions

[ Choose ] unexpected drug interactions when drugs counter each other’s effects occur when the various drugs combine to increase the intensity, number, or duration of the separate drug effects

 

 

28. What are the 3 most common methods of administering a drug?

Group of answer choices

swallowing, injecting, and inhaling

swallowing, inhaling, and topical

inhaling, topical, and injecting

nasal, sublingual, and swallowing

 

29. Long answer (minimum 6 sentences)

Describe the 4 major psychological variables that contribute to a drug’s effects.

 

30. Long answer (minimum 6 sentences)

Describe the difference between pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. 

 

31. Long answer (minimum 6 sentences)

Your text cites, “How a drug is administered influences the onset of effects, the peak effect, and the duration of effects.” Describe/contrast how smoking, snorting, and injecting heroin impacts the drug’s effects. You may need to use outside resources to answer this question. 

 

REQUIRED TEXT BOOK TO ANSWER QUESTION IS 

Lewis, Judith A., Dana, Robert Q., & Blevins, Gregory A. (2019). Substance Abuse Counseling (6th edition). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning, Inc.

NOTE 

CHAPTER ONE AND TWO

1. Short answer (minimum 3 sentences)

Why is it important to assess Substance Use Disorders on a continuum instead of a dichotomy? 

 

 

2. Short answer (minimum 3 sentences)

When could a harm reduction stance be helpful to a client and when might it cause harm?

 

3. Short answer (minimum 3 sentences)

When developing a Treatment Plan with a client, he states that he would like to work on becoming more financially stable. What are 3 short-term goals and 1 long-term goal you can help him create in this area?

 

4. Short answer (minimum 3 sentences)

Why are multicultural counseling competencies important?

 

5. List and define the 5 ethical principles for substance abuse counselors identified by your text.

 

6. What are 3 pros and 3 cons of methadone maintenance programs? You may use outside resources if helpful. 

 

7. Long answer (minimum 6 sentences)

Compare and contrast being a Substance Abuse Counselor in a Detoxification Center and an EAP.

 

8. Long answer (minimum 6 sentences)

Read the two clinical vignettes on pages 29-30 of your text (under Questions for Thought & Discussion). Working in this field can take quite a toll on the professionals, especially when they are not taking necessary steps to take care of themselves both professionally and personally. If you were the Substance Abuse Counselor for these clients, what are some things you would need to do to prevent yourself from getting overly discouraged or feeling hopeless? 

 

9. Addiction is a complex untreatable disease that affects brain function and behavior. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

10. No single treatment is right for everyone.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

11. People need quick access to treatment. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

12. Effective treatment addresses drug use first, and then all of the patient’s other needs later on.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

13. Treatment needs to be voluntary to be effective.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

14. Medications are often part of treatment, especially when combined with behavioral therapies. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

15. The primary purpose of addiction treatment is to help the person stop using drugs.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

16. Treatment programs should test patients for HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

17. A common effect of Hallucinogen overdose is Hypertension.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

18. A common effect of Opioid withdrawal is Chest Pain.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

19. A common effect of Stimulant intoxication is Dilated Pupils. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

20. A common effect of Depressant overdose is Slow and Shallow Respiration. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

21. A common effect of Phencyclidine intoxication is Yawning.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

22. A common effect of Stimulant withdrawal is Nausea. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

23. A common effect of Opioid overdose is Coma.

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

24. A common effect of Cannabinoid intoxication is Talkativeness. 

Group of answer choices

True

False

 

25. Short answer (minimum 3 sentences)

What are the two factors that determine the potency of a drug? Briefly describe each one.

 

26. Short answer (minimum 3 sentences) 

What are the 3 ways of assessing the equivalence of drug compounds? 

 

Additive interactions

Synergistic interactions

Antagonistic interactions

 

27. Group of answer choices

Additive interactions

[ Choose ] unexpected drug interactions when drugs counter each other’s effects occur when the various drugs combine to increase the intensity, number, or duration of the separate drug effects

Synergistic interactions

[ Choose ] unexpected drug interactions when drugs counter each other’s effects occur when the various drugs combine to increase the intensity, number, or duration of the separate drug effects

Antagonistic interactions

[ Choose ] unexpected drug interactions when drugs counter each other’s effects occur when the various drugs combine to increase the intensity, number, or duration of the separate drug effects

 

 

28. What are the 3 most common methods of administering a drug?

Group of answer choices

swallowing, injecting, and inhaling

swallowing, inhaling, and topical

inhaling, topical, and injecting

nasal, sublingual, and swallowing

 

29. Long answer (minimum 6 sentences)

Describe the 4 major psychological variables that contribute to a drug’s effects.

 

30. Long answer (minimum 6 sentences)

Describe the difference between pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. 

 

31. Long answer (minimum 6 sentences)

Your text cites, “How a drug is administered influences the onset of effects, the peak effect, and the duration of effects.” Describe/contrast how smoking, snorting, and injecting heroin impacts the drug’s effects. You may need to use outside resources to answer this question. 

 

REQUIRED TEXT BOOK TO ANSWER QUESTION IS 

Lewis, Judith A., Dana, Robert Q., & Blevins, Gregory A. (2019). Substance Abuse Counseling (6th edition). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning, Inc.

NOTE 

CHAPTER ONE AND TWO

Question should be answered in narrative (paragraph) form (not in bulleted lists or short phrases/fragments for example). 

 

1- In no less than 500 words demonstrate to your classmates two (2) concepts you learned in this course during this semester and 1 concept you wished you learned more about. Please reference the material from the course and class notes (summarize and explain what you have learned from the text and the daily lessons –  but do not only restate or quote what the authors have written – show your understanding by using your own words to explain the concepts and their applications. Use concrete examples to demonstrate your understanding of  the concepts. Remember, you are explaining these concepts to your classmates in CRES 155 and sharing a learning space.

2- Provide comments or criticisms to any of the response(s) of your classmates. You are encouraged to engage each other as you prepare for the test. Ask questions, provide feedbacks. Your contribution should be qualitative, not superficial. Show your understanding or interest in furthering the collective learning goal. 

 

 

 

The required textbooks for this class are listed below

1.  (IP) Interpersonal Conflict, William Wilmot, Joyce Hocker, McGraw Hill (ninth edition) 

chapter 1-9

 

1.  (DC) Difficult Conversations, Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen, Penguin Group, 1999, New York, New York

 

1. (TWW) Taking the War Out of Our Words, Sharon Strand Ellison, Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing, Inc., 2002.

 

1. Other articles, videos, audio files or documents as assigned and provided in class or via canvas.

 

Recommended Articles

For those interested in further reading, selected recommended texts are listed below. 

 

(BQBH) Be Quiet, Be Heard, Susan R. Glaser, Peter Glaser, Communications Solutions Publishing, 2006, Eugene, OR

 

(CAD) Connecting Across Differences: Finding Common Ground With Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime, Jane Marantz Connor and Dian Killian (second edition).

 

Johan Galtung, Cultural Violence:

https://www.galtung-institut.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Cultural-Violence-Galtung.pdf (Links to an external site.)

 

Johan Galtung, Violence, Peace and Peace Research: http://www2.kobe-u.ac.jp/~alexroni/IPD%202015%20readings/IPD%202015_7/Galtung_Violence,%20Peace,%20and%20Peace%20Research.pdf

Question should be answered in narrative (paragraph) form (not in bulleted lists or short phrases/fragments for example). 

 

1- In no less than 500 words demonstrate to your classmates two (2) concepts you learned in this course during this semester and 1 concept you wished you learned more about. Please reference the material from the course and class notes (summarize and explain what you have learned from the text and the daily lessons –  but do not only restate or quote what the authors have written – show your understanding by using your own words to explain the concepts and their applications. Use concrete examples to demonstrate your understanding of  the concepts. Remember, you are explaining these concepts to your classmates in CRES 155 and sharing a learning space.

2- Provide comments or criticisms to any of the response(s) of your classmates. You are encouraged to engage each other as you prepare for the test. Ask questions, provide feedbacks. Your contribution should be qualitative, not superficial. Show your understanding or interest in furthering the collective learning goal. 

 

 

 

The required textbooks for this class are listed below

1.  (IP) Interpersonal Conflict, William Wilmot, Joyce Hocker, McGraw Hill (ninth edition) 

chapter 1-9

 

1.  (DC) Difficult Conversations, Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen, Penguin Group, 1999, New York, New York

 

1. (TWW) Taking the War Out of Our Words, Sharon Strand Ellison, Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing, Inc., 2002.

 

1. Other articles, videos, audio files or documents as assigned and provided in class or via canvas.

 

Recommended Articles

For those interested in further reading, selected recommended texts are listed below. 

 

(BQBH) Be Quiet, Be Heard, Susan R. Glaser, Peter Glaser, Communications Solutions Publishing, 2006, Eugene, OR

 

(CAD) Connecting Across Differences: Finding Common Ground With Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime, Jane Marantz Connor and Dian Killian (second edition).

 

Johan Galtung, Cultural Violence:

https://www.galtung-institut.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Cultural-Violence-Galtung.pdf (Links to an external site.)

 

Johan Galtung, Violence, Peace and Peace Research: http://www2.kobe-u.ac.jp/~alexroni/IPD%202015%20readings/IPD%202015_7/Galtung_Violence,%20Peace,%20and%20Peace%20Research.pdf