DWC: Co-Occurring Disorders Study
Guide Test.
Among the first steps for system transformation is counting those individual consumers who have co-
occurring substance use and mental health disorders - CORRECT ANSWER True
'Phases of Recovery' and 'Stages of Change' refer to the same categories, just using different
terminology. - CORRECT ANSWER False
If the intervention is for someone in the Pre-Contemplative Stage, the planned outcome should be: -
CORRECT ANSWER Contemplative
Welcoming (in the system): - CORRECT ANSWER All of the above
Characteristics of a clinical relationship that is engaging are: - CORRECT ANSWER All of the above
Strength-Based assessments are: - CORRECT ANSWER Are based on a consumer's own experiences of
time periods when they feel more successful
A good clinical timeline: - CORRECT ANSWER All of the above
If the Intervention is for someone in a Contemplative Stage, the planned outcome should be: - CORRECT
ANSWER Preparation
How long does it take (on average) for a person with a severe co-occurring mental health and substance
use disorder to become abstinent from drugs and/or alcohol: - CORRECT ANSWER 3-4 Years
Which of these is not a 'Stage of Change' - CORRECT ANSWER Recovery
Our job is to deliver a service in which we are in an empowered and recovery oriented partnership -
CORRECT ANSWER True
Guide Test.
Among the first steps for system transformation is counting those individual consumers who have co-
occurring substance use and mental health disorders - CORRECT ANSWER True
'Phases of Recovery' and 'Stages of Change' refer to the same categories, just using different
terminology. - CORRECT ANSWER False
If the intervention is for someone in the Pre-Contemplative Stage, the planned outcome should be: -
CORRECT ANSWER Contemplative
Welcoming (in the system): - CORRECT ANSWER All of the above
Characteristics of a clinical relationship that is engaging are: - CORRECT ANSWER All of the above
Strength-Based assessments are: - CORRECT ANSWER Are based on a consumer's own experiences of
time periods when they feel more successful
A good clinical timeline: - CORRECT ANSWER All of the above
If the Intervention is for someone in a Contemplative Stage, the planned outcome should be: - CORRECT
ANSWER Preparation
How long does it take (on average) for a person with a severe co-occurring mental health and substance
use disorder to become abstinent from drugs and/or alcohol: - CORRECT ANSWER 3-4 Years
Which of these is not a 'Stage of Change' - CORRECT ANSWER Recovery
Our job is to deliver a service in which we are in an empowered and recovery oriented partnership -
CORRECT ANSWER True
