ADDICTION COUNSELING STUDY GUIDE/ NAADAC
Principles of the Behavioral Modification theory - Answers -There are three principles,
Causes, Maintenance and change of behavior. Classical conditioning, Operant
conditioning, Modeling is the most effective.
Principle of CT/RT. Control Theory/ Reality Therapy - Answers -is based on the
principle that four elements guide human functions: Doing, Thinking, Feeling, and
Physiology. People choose negative reactions to events, Is responsible for one's own
life. Cant change how the body feels or functions but can control how he reacts and
thinks.
Principles of person centered therapy. - Answers -Centered around the idea that it is the
patient's responsibility to find ways to deal with reality. Three principles/ Positive regard,
Empathy, Congruence, demonstrate being real and genuine.
Principles of Freudian or Psychonalytical - Answers -Human being are influenced by
powerful inner and unconscious drives. id, ego, superego. People go through 5 stages
of life. oral, anal, phallic, latency, and genital.
How substance abuse and domestic violence programs may be in conflict. - Answers -
Terms such as denial, codependency, and powerlessness are seen as stigmatizing and
self defeating in helping people who are in violence abuse situations.
Rational Emotive Behavioral Theory. - Answers -It is not the actual event that disturbs a
person but how he sees the event. Negative life events, negative beliefs, and negative
consequences. ABC model.
Deductive reasoning - Answers -The ability to solve problems by working from a given
situation to a conclusion.
Inductive reasoning - Answers -The ability to solve problems by working from a specific
experience to a conclusion.
Adolescent egocentrism - Answers -Self -centeredness based on the concern about
what others think
Identity formation - Answers -Process that a person goes through in becoming a
distinctive individual.
Identity achievement - Answers -Occurs when a person sets a goal based on his
values.
Pharmacotherapies in treatment of substance abuse - Answers -Means using
prescription drugs along with some form of therapy to treat substance abuse.
, Benzodiazepines and anti-seizure medicines are aids for this, and methadone for
treatment of heroin.
Family Systems and addiction counseling - Answers -When a person uses drugs the
whole family is affected.
Ethical principles of interpersonal relationships, remuneration, and societal obligations. -
Answers -Members should be treated with courtesy, respect, fairness and good faith.
Never counsel someone who already has a counselor. Co-operation with other
professionals ethics committees is require unless confidentiality will be broken.
Publication Credit -Ethical Principles - Answers -Give every one credit who contributes
to published material
Client walfare-Ethical Principles - Answers -Inform all client of the code of ethics,
professional loyalties, and responsibilities
Confidentiality -Ethical Principles - Answers -Keep client confidentiality the first
obligation.
Client Relationship-Ethical Principles - Answers -Must be safe guarded so that the
moral soundness of the counseling relationship is preserved.
HIV infection and AIDs for chemically dependent individuals - Answers -Many people
have fear of HIV and AIDS: Therefore counselors must learn ways to deal with this fear.
Laws and regulations regarding reports and record keeping - Answers -Accurate reports
and record keeping is the responsibility of counselors. Federal, State and licensing
require that appropriate records are kept by healthcare professionals
Quality Assurance (Q.A.) - Answers -A means of evaluating the quality of treatment
services by a facility. A written plan and documentation that problems are addressed
after they are identified.
Referral, consultation and client welfare - Answers -Knowing the responsibility of
counseling as well as client, Competence, legal and moral standards, client welfare,
confidentiality, consult with other professionals.
Federal Controlled Substance Act - Answers -Record keeping for Programs.
Documentation monitoring, All mandatory information on forms, Dosage. Maintain
records for two years and kept confidential.
Alcohol health disorders - Answers -Gastrointestinal disorder, Cardiovascular
disorder,Skin disorder, Neurologic and psychiatric disorders
Principles of the Behavioral Modification theory - Answers -There are three principles,
Causes, Maintenance and change of behavior. Classical conditioning, Operant
conditioning, Modeling is the most effective.
Principle of CT/RT. Control Theory/ Reality Therapy - Answers -is based on the
principle that four elements guide human functions: Doing, Thinking, Feeling, and
Physiology. People choose negative reactions to events, Is responsible for one's own
life. Cant change how the body feels or functions but can control how he reacts and
thinks.
Principles of person centered therapy. - Answers -Centered around the idea that it is the
patient's responsibility to find ways to deal with reality. Three principles/ Positive regard,
Empathy, Congruence, demonstrate being real and genuine.
Principles of Freudian or Psychonalytical - Answers -Human being are influenced by
powerful inner and unconscious drives. id, ego, superego. People go through 5 stages
of life. oral, anal, phallic, latency, and genital.
How substance abuse and domestic violence programs may be in conflict. - Answers -
Terms such as denial, codependency, and powerlessness are seen as stigmatizing and
self defeating in helping people who are in violence abuse situations.
Rational Emotive Behavioral Theory. - Answers -It is not the actual event that disturbs a
person but how he sees the event. Negative life events, negative beliefs, and negative
consequences. ABC model.
Deductive reasoning - Answers -The ability to solve problems by working from a given
situation to a conclusion.
Inductive reasoning - Answers -The ability to solve problems by working from a specific
experience to a conclusion.
Adolescent egocentrism - Answers -Self -centeredness based on the concern about
what others think
Identity formation - Answers -Process that a person goes through in becoming a
distinctive individual.
Identity achievement - Answers -Occurs when a person sets a goal based on his
values.
Pharmacotherapies in treatment of substance abuse - Answers -Means using
prescription drugs along with some form of therapy to treat substance abuse.
, Benzodiazepines and anti-seizure medicines are aids for this, and methadone for
treatment of heroin.
Family Systems and addiction counseling - Answers -When a person uses drugs the
whole family is affected.
Ethical principles of interpersonal relationships, remuneration, and societal obligations. -
Answers -Members should be treated with courtesy, respect, fairness and good faith.
Never counsel someone who already has a counselor. Co-operation with other
professionals ethics committees is require unless confidentiality will be broken.
Publication Credit -Ethical Principles - Answers -Give every one credit who contributes
to published material
Client walfare-Ethical Principles - Answers -Inform all client of the code of ethics,
professional loyalties, and responsibilities
Confidentiality -Ethical Principles - Answers -Keep client confidentiality the first
obligation.
Client Relationship-Ethical Principles - Answers -Must be safe guarded so that the
moral soundness of the counseling relationship is preserved.
HIV infection and AIDs for chemically dependent individuals - Answers -Many people
have fear of HIV and AIDS: Therefore counselors must learn ways to deal with this fear.
Laws and regulations regarding reports and record keeping - Answers -Accurate reports
and record keeping is the responsibility of counselors. Federal, State and licensing
require that appropriate records are kept by healthcare professionals
Quality Assurance (Q.A.) - Answers -A means of evaluating the quality of treatment
services by a facility. A written plan and documentation that problems are addressed
after they are identified.
Referral, consultation and client welfare - Answers -Knowing the responsibility of
counseling as well as client, Competence, legal and moral standards, client welfare,
confidentiality, consult with other professionals.
Federal Controlled Substance Act - Answers -Record keeping for Programs.
Documentation monitoring, All mandatory information on forms, Dosage. Maintain
records for two years and kept confidential.
Alcohol health disorders - Answers -Gastrointestinal disorder, Cardiovascular
disorder,Skin disorder, Neurologic and psychiatric disorders
