Which of the following would not be considered a brief intervention:
(a) education on guidelines for low risk alcohol use (b) visiting a detox center (c) discussion with a physician about the health consequences of AOD use (d) giving reading material to pregnant women on the dangers of AOD use
Q. 2Marlatt and VandenBos assessed Native American youth for risk of substance abuse. Of all the categories assessed, which had the highest positive correlation to overall risk?
(a) early use of alcohol (b) early use of crack/cocaine (c) lifetime smokeless tobacco use (d) quality of family relationships
Q. 3Which of the following is not true for marijuana or cannabis?
(a) Historically, hemp was farmed for use as paper, clothing, and rope.
(b) It was used for patients with depression.
(c) It has not been recognized by the DEA as having medicinal use
(d) It has not been legalized for common usage in most states of the U.S.
Q. 4Alcohol use is:
(a) Highly correlated with suicide attempts
(b) A major factor in acts of domestic violence
(c) Frequently mentioned in traffic accidents as a mitigating factor
(d) All of the above
Q. 5Focusing on previous times when a client was successful overcoming something difficult is important when:
A. Building connections.
B. Developing discrepancies.
C. Enhancing confidence.
D. Increasing importance.
Q. 6Brief interventions are intended to help:
(a) individuals with moderate or risky levels of AOD use (b) clients who cannot afford to stay in treatment for long periods of time (c) young adults (d) clients who do not want to attend support groups like AA
Q. 7Today, what percentages of all U.S. reservation are under a self-imposed system of prohibition?
(a) 40 (b) 20 (c) 70 (d) 80
Q. 8What ratio of reflections to questions is considered the gold standard?
A. 2:1
B. 4:1
C. 3:1
D. 1:1
Q. 9 You think I have a drinking problem? Why, I never thought that. I'll think about it is indicative of which stage of change?
(a) reframing (b) precontemplation (c) contemplation (d) reconsideration
Q. 10To avoid affirmations as coming across as patronizing or insincere, it has been recommended that clinicians:
A. Avoid I statements.
B. Focus on specific behaviors and attributes.
C. Nurture a competent worldview of clients.
D. All of the above.
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