AND FULL SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED
⩥ Contemplation. Answer: Aware there may be a problem but no
commitment to action yet (Stages of Change)
⩥ Preparation/Determination Action. Answer: Intent on taking action to
address the problem (Stages of Change)
⩥ Action. Answer: Active Modification (Stages of Change)
⩥ Maintenance. Answer: Sustained change; new behavior to replace old
(new hobbies) (Stages of Change)
⩥ How does culture affects communication such as religion and ethnic
background relies on which Code of Ethics policy?. Answer:
Competence (21 NCAC 68 .0503)
⩥ Why is it important to recognize and understand verbal and non-
verbal behaviors?. Answer: To understand what part of the ASAM level
of care do they fall under
⩥ Pre-Contemplation. Answer: Primary Task: Raise Awareness
,⩥ Contemplation. Answer: Primary Task: Resolve ambivalence and
choose change
⩥ Determination. Answer: Primary Task: Help identify appropriate
change strategies
⩥ Maintenance. Answer: Primary Task: Develop new skills for
maintaining recovery
⩥ Relapse. Answer: Primary Task: Cope with consequences and
determine what to do next
⩥ Action. Answer: Primary Task: Help implement strategies and learn to
eliminate potential relapses
⩥ Why do we use Screening such as M.A.S.T. and C.A.G.E.?. Answer:
Both are used as a pre-assessment to get an idea on where an individual
is according to the stages of change. It is also Step One of the
Assessment process
⩥ Physical signs of addiction. Answer: Dilated pupils; Weight loss; poor
hygiene
, ⩥ Behaviors signs of addiction. Answer: Missing work or school; Legal
problems; financial problems
⩥ Emotional signs of addiction. Answer: Irritability or argumentative;
Inability to deal with stress; Denial; Blaming; rationalizing
⩥ Alcohol Withdrawal Timelime. Answer: Begins in 8 hrs, peaks in 1-3
days.
(Anxiety, insomnia, nausea, & abdominal pain)
⩥ Cocaine Withdrawal Timeline. Answer: Begins in 90 mins.
⩥ Opiate Withdrawal Timeline. Answer: Begins in 6 hrs, peaks in 72
hrs.
(Nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea)
⩥ Heroin Withdrawal Timeline. Answer: Begins in 12 hrs, peaks in 24
hrs.
(Flu like symptoms)
⩥ Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Timeline. Answer: Begins in 1-4 days,
peaks in 2 weeks.
(drowsiness, memory issues, irritability, slower thinking, increased
anxiety)