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Treatment Options for Addiction (U.S. Focus)

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Treatment Options for Addiction US Focus game quiz
"Those seeking treatment for drug addiction may choose from a number of options designed specifically to meet their needs. This quiz covers a few topics concerning those options and is focused on options available in the U.S.A."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. Which of these is NOT a treatment option for addiction?
    Psychotherapy provided by a psychiatric physician (M.D.)
    Counseling provided by a licensed professional counselor (L.P.C.)
    All of these may be used alone, or in any combination to treat addiction
    Medication to alleviate withdrawal symptoms


2. Which factor does *NOT* shape the individual needs of the addict seeking treatment?
    Actually, all of these factors should be considered when planning treatment
    Sexual orientation
    Age
    History of sexual or emotional abuse


3. Which of the following organizations was not designed to help people overcome addiction and substance abuse?
    Narcotics Anonymous (N.A.)
    Helping Hands
    Save Our Selves (S.O.S.)
    Smart Recovery


4. Which of the following medications is used to alleviate withdrawal symptoms in certain addicts?
    Oxycontin (oxycodone extended release)
    Methadone
    Antabuse (disulfiram)
    Digoxin


5. According to Narcotics Anonymous (N.A.), it is important that a person following their program do which of the following?
    See at least two doctors before attending one of their meetings
    Make a list of those they have harmed during their addiction and attempt to make amends
    Always bring a friend to meetings
    Try to forget all the transgressions they committed during their addiction as soon as possible


6. Which of these terms best describes the overall educational and therapeutic process which attempts to lead one to a life free from addiction and drug abuse?
    Cleansing
    Detoxification (Detox)
    Rehabilitation ( Rehab)
    Intervention


7. Which of the following is NOT true concerning rapid detoxification (rapid detox)?
    Most insurance companies will not pay for rapid detox procedures
    The harshest side effects of withdrawal occur while the patient is asleep
    Rapid detox is much safer than traditional treatment
    Detox may take as little as 3 hours


8. Which of the following is true of inpatient treatment centers?
    Patients have access to help 24 hours a day
    Inpatient centers are usually the least expensive form of treatment
    The United States government will pay for inpatient treatment of any citizen, as long as a request is made in writing and signed by a physician
    Inpatient centers only require patients to be on site at the facility a few hours each day


9. The acronym PAWS,in relation to treatment for addiction, stands for which of the following?
    Post acute withdrawal syndrome
    Particularly annoying widespread symptoms
    Partially abnormal withdrawal symptoms
    Preliminary adverse warning signs


10. According to the National Institue on Drug Abuse, before a person can focus on an effective treatment plan it is vital that which of the following occur?
    The person must "have it out" with their family to resolve all areas of tension
    Payment for treatment be made in full
    Detoxification
    The person have at least 7 nights of sound, uninterrupted sleep


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Compiled Dec 19 12