Mr. E.F. is a 45-year-old male who successfully completed a residential substance abuse treatment program for alcohol dependence six months ago. He attends regular support group meetings and has been abstinent from alcohol since completing treatment. What is the most appropriate action to support him in the maintenance stage of change? A) Conduct regular follow-up […]
Ms. G.H. is a 25-year-old female who has been abstinent from heroin for six months following completion of a residential treatment program. However, she recently experienced a stressful event and relapsed, using heroin again. What is the most appropriate response according to SBIRT principles? Question 26 options: Discharge her from treatment due to noncompliance. Provide […]
Mr. M.N. is a 40-year-old male who presents to the emergency department with symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. He has a history of chronic alcohol abuse and expresses a desire to seek help. What is the most appropriate action according to SBIRT principles? A) Refer him to a community-based support group for ongoing assistance. B) Provide […]
Client C is a 22-year-old college student who frequently uses cocaine at parties to enhance his social experiences. He has noticed increased tolerance and financial difficulties due to his cocaine use. Which screening tool is best suited for assessing Client C’s cocaine use disorder? A) CAGE questionnaire B) Michigan Alcohol Screening Test (MAST) C) Alcohol […]
Client A is a 28-year-old male who has been using cocaine regularly for the past year to cope with feelings of sadness and hopelessness. He often isolates himself from friends and family and struggles to find pleasure in activities he once enjoyed. Recently, he has been contemplating seeking help for his substance use and mental […]
Client B is a 35-year-old female who has been using marijuana daily for the past five years to alleviate symptoms of anxiety. She experiences frequent panic attacks and finds it challenging to manage her stress levels without marijuana. She has recently acknowledged the impact of her substance use on her mental health and is considering […]