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___ withdrawal - pupils dilated, gooseflesh, lacrimation, muscle jerks, flu syndrome, vomiting, diarrhea, nervousness, yawning, severe anxiety - Opiod " primum non nocere" - Do no Harm " Release of Information" form must include client's name, address, date of birth and ________________. - purpose for release (SCM) Acknowledging that there is a problem but not yet ready or sure of wanting to make a change - Contemplation (SCM) Changing behavior - Action (SCM) Getting ready to change - Preparation (SCM) Not yeat acknowledging that there is a problem behavoir that needs to be changed - Pre-Contemplation (SCM) Returning to older behaviors and abandoning the new changes - relapse ` - ` ` - ` ` - ` ` - ` ` - ` 2nd or transition stage of group development involves - Control issues 3 Stages of Drug/Alcohol Counseling - Medical, Psychosocial and Aftercare 3 Stages of effective treatment - medical/physical interventions, psychosocial rehabilitation and aftercare 6 Stages of Counseling - Evaluation, Feedback, Counseling, Agreement, Changing Behavior and Termination 12 Core Functions - 1. Screening 2. Intake 3. Orientation 4. Assessment 5. Treatment Planning 6. Counseling 7. Case Management 8. Crisis Intervention 9. Client Education 10. Referral 11. Reports & Record Keeping 12. Consultation A "release of information" must include: name, address, DOB & _____? - The purpose of the release of information A cognitive-based therapy, developed by Ellis, designed to confront a PT's irrational thinking - Rational-Emotive Therapy A counselor best communicates a non judgmental attitude by ______________ - non-verbal behavior A counselor can avoid professional burnout by - attending to health through adequate sleep, an exercise program and proper diet. A dually-diagnosed PT, stablized on meds for his psychatric D/O, wants to quit smoking. You should: - Consult with his physician regarding nicotine/medication interaction. A mental status exam includes: - Appearance Speech Thought Process A method of reinforcing therapeutic alliance & spirit of collaboration between the PT & counselor: - setting mutually-established goals A person wants to accept a party invitation because he is very social but is concerned because there will be a lot of drinking and he is a member od AA. He is experiencing - approach-avoidance conflict A relatively mild psychedelic substance which is chemically similar to LSD is - found in morning glory seeds. Abuse - intentional use of drug other than intended, to achiee altered state of consciousness, leads to mental, phyusical, emotional or social impariment of using, family or society Abuse potential - speed of action and how long lasts/ and social factors According to the most recent National Survey on Drug Abuse and Health the specific drugs that had the highest levels of past years dependence or abuse in 2009 were - marijuana, pain relievers and cocaine Acculturation - Accommodation to rules & expectations of the majority culture without entirely giving up cultural identity. Acetylcholine - arousal reactions or inhibitory factors Acknowledging that there is a problem but not yet ready or sure of wanting to make a change - Contemplation Active listening - Attending to verbal/nonverbal aspects of communication, counselor remains neutral. Encourages trust and self-disclosure. Adapted Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test for Fathers - F-SMAST Addiction is a __________ disorder that is prone to relapse, even after significant periods of recovery. - chronic Addiction Severity Index - ASI Additive Effect - when two or more drugs used same time result are equal to the sum of the actions of the drugs used ADH - antidireutic hormone - can inhibit production and output of ADH by pituitary region of brain, causing kidneys to reasbsorb less water, and produce more urine Adolescent Drinking Index - 24 item paper and pencil self report rating scale intended to measure the severity of drinking. 5 min. completion time. Need 5th grade reading level. ADS (Alcohol Dependence Scale) - This diagnostic instrument is a 25-item instrument that provides a quantitative measure of the severity of alcohol dependence. Advocacy coordination in case mgt - involves coordinating with family, community agencies, legal system and legislative bodies Affect - The external expression of an internal emotional state. After a counselor has made a summary statement, the most important thing the counselor should do is ______________. - Remain quiet for a time to allow the client to consider the summarized material After absorption and distribution of a drug, it is metabolized by the ___________. - liver