CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST COMPREHENSIVE SCRIPT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS

CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST COMPREHENSIVE
SCRIPT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS CORRECT
ANSWERS

◉ Rescue Drug Answer: Naloxone-fast acting antagonist. OD
reversal.


◉ Opiod treatment meds Answer: 1. Naltrexone
2. Methadone
4. Buprenorphine


◉ Antagonist Answer: 1.Completely block the opioid receptors.
2. Fully experience withdrawal.
3. Cannot be misused, no high feeling.


◉ Agonist Answer: 1. Relieve patient from withdrawal symptoms.
2. Reduce cravings.
3. Only administered by clinicians.


◉ 9 Compnents of recovery. Answer: 1. Individualized/person
centered care.
2. Self-Directed

,3. Hope-Empathy, roll w resistance,support
4. Responsibility
5. Empowerment
6. Respect
7. Strength Based
8. Non-Linear
>Pre-Contemplation
>Contemplation
> Preparation
> Action
>Maintenance
9. Holistic


◉ Motivational Interviewing Answer: Strategy used to help
individuals identify goals for themselves.
1. Expressing Empathy
2. Develop Discrepancy
3. Roll with resistance
4. Support Self Efficacy


◉ OARS Answer: Open ended questions
Affirm stated Concerns

, Reflect & Reiterate Concepts
Summarize positive Breakthroughs


◉ Communications Skills-4 Communication Techniques Answer: 1.
Effective Listening
2. Non-verbal Communication
3. Asking Questions
4. Reflective Communication


◉ Effective Listening Answer: 1. Full attention
2. Eye Contact
3. Face speaker
4. Empathize
5. Facial Expressions
6. Be Patient
7. Comment if necessary
8. Ask questions
9. Allow for silence


◉ Non-Verbal Communication Answer: 1. Maintain eye contact
2. Nod Head
3. Change facial expressions-appropriate emotion.