Full CSAC Study Guide (A+)

Full CSAC Study Guide (A+) Pre-Contemplation - ANS-No intention on changing behavior (Stages of Change) Contemplation - ANS-Aware there may be a problem but no commitment to action yet (Stages of Change) Preparation/Determination Action - ANS-Intent on taking action to address the problem (Stages of Change) Action - ANS-Active Modification (Stages of Change) Maintenance - ANS-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? - ANS-Competence (21 NCAC 68 .0503) Why is it important to recognize and understand verbal and non-verbal behaviors? - ANS-To understand what part of the ASAM level of care do they fall under Pre-Contemplation - ANS-Primary Task: Raise Awareness Contemplation - ANS-Primary Task: Resolve ambivalence and choose change Determination - ANS-Primary Task: Help identify appropriate change strategies Maintenance - ANS-Primary Task: Develop new skills for maintaining recovery Relapse - ANS-Primary Task: Cope with consequences and determine what to do next Action - ANS-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.? - ANS-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 - ANS-Dilated pupils; Weight loss; poor hygiene Behaviors signs of addiction - ANS-Missing work or school; Legal problems; financial problems Emotional signs of addiction - ANS-Irritability or argumentative; Inability to deal with stress; Denial; Blaming; rationalizing...