Ch. 4: Professional Issues in Addictions
Counseling with correct answers
______________ refers to the existence of multiple diagnosable disorders or diseases that
occur simultaneously or sequentially and influence the outcomes of the present illnesses
(National Institute on Drug Abuse [NIDA], 2018).
comorbidity
_______________ broadly describes the use of multiple substances simultaneously or within a
specific time frame (Conway et al., 2013).
The term polysubstance use
The transtheoretical model of change (TTM) posits four central concepts essential for client or
clinician behavior change:
(1) stages of change (e.g., Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, and
Maintenance);
(2) processes of change (e.g., cognitive, behavioral, and affective activities that facilitate
change);
(3) self-efficacy (e.g., client's/clinician's confidence in making changes); and
(4) decisional balance (e.g., advantages and disadvantages of change) (Prochaska et al., 2004).
There are several factors that contribute to the prevalence of substance use disorders,
including:
low socioeconomic status, lack of education, economical challenges, and cultural attitudes
toward substances.
defined as any activity that relaxes, centers, or cares of oneself (Oser et al., 2013).
self-care
_______________________ provides a professional standard and guideline, which is governed
by an organization, educational requirements, and passing a standardized exam, thus
establishing a common minimum competency for professionals (NAADAC, 2018a).
Certification
Counseling with correct answers
______________ refers to the existence of multiple diagnosable disorders or diseases that
occur simultaneously or sequentially and influence the outcomes of the present illnesses
(National Institute on Drug Abuse [NIDA], 2018).
comorbidity
_______________ broadly describes the use of multiple substances simultaneously or within a
specific time frame (Conway et al., 2013).
The term polysubstance use
The transtheoretical model of change (TTM) posits four central concepts essential for client or
clinician behavior change:
(1) stages of change (e.g., Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, and
Maintenance);
(2) processes of change (e.g., cognitive, behavioral, and affective activities that facilitate
change);
(3) self-efficacy (e.g., client's/clinician's confidence in making changes); and
(4) decisional balance (e.g., advantages and disadvantages of change) (Prochaska et al., 2004).
There are several factors that contribute to the prevalence of substance use disorders,
including:
low socioeconomic status, lack of education, economical challenges, and cultural attitudes
toward substances.
defined as any activity that relaxes, centers, or cares of oneself (Oser et al., 2013).
self-care
_______________________ provides a professional standard and guideline, which is governed
by an organization, educational requirements, and passing a standardized exam, thus
establishing a common minimum competency for professionals (NAADAC, 2018a).
Certification
