Substance Abuse Policy: History, Impact, and Programs

Question 1

Which of the following is a primary objective of substance abuse policies in the United States?

Accepted Answer

To reduce substance use and its associated harms

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To promote abstinence from all substances

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To punish individuals with substance use disorders

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To increase the availability of illicit substances

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a common type of substance abuse program?

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Drug court

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Outpatient treatment

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Inpatient treatment

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School-based prevention program

Question 3

Which of the following is considered an effective harm reduction strategy for substance abuse?

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Needle exchange programs

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Law enforcement crackdowns on drug supply

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Mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses

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Abstinence-only education programs

Question 4

To ensure an effective substance abuse prevention program, what is a pivotal element?

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Encompassing all of the aforementioned elements

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Providing comprehensive information about the risks of substance use

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Incorporating refusal skills training

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Fostering the development of robust social support networks

Question 5

The War on Drugs, initiated in the 1970s, has faced criticism for its disproportionate impact on which population group?

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African American and Latino communities

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White suburban youth

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Highly educated professionals

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The elderly population

Question 6

In the context of substance abuse treatment, which ethical concern is of primary importance?

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Encompassing all of the aforementioned ethical considerations

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Ensuring informed consent and maintaining confidentiality

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Demonstrating cultural sensitivity

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Balancing individual rights with public safety concerns

Question 7

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of substance abuse treatment program that emphasizes:

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Behavior modification and skills training

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Inpatient rehabilitation

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Motivational interviewing

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Outpatient therapy

Question 8

Harm reduction in substance abuse policy primarily focuses on:

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Mitigating the negative consequences of substance use

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Promoting abstinence as the ultimate goal

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Criminalizing all forms of drug use

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Prioritizing treatment over prevention efforts

Question 9

Which of the following is a commonly encountered barrier to accessing substance abuse treatment?

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All of the aforementioned barriers

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Stigma and discrimination

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Financial limitations

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Transportation challenges

Question 10

Which social determinant is most strongly linked to a higher risk of substance abuse?

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Poverty

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Education level

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Access to healthcare

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Racial background

Question 11

The overdose crisis in the United States has been largely attributed to the rise of which synthetic opioid?

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Fentanyl

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Heroin

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Methamphetamine

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Cocaine

Question 12

What is the purpose of the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant (SABG)?

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To provide funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs at the state and local levels

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To enforce drug laws and regulations

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To conduct research on substance abuse

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To regulate the pharmaceutical industry

Question 13

What is the primary goal of harm reduction in substance abuse policy?

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To reduce the negative consequences of substance use

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To promote abstinence from substance use

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To eliminate drug trafficking

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To increase criminal penalties for drug offenses

Question 14

Which type of substance use disorder treatment program is characterized by providing long-term residential care?

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Therapeutic community

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Outpatient treatment

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Intensive outpatient treatment

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Day treatment

Question 15

How has the War on Drugs impacted substance abuse policy in the United States?

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Increased incarceration rates for drug offenses

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Increased funding for treatment services

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Reduced availability of illicit substances

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Expanded access to harm reduction services

Question 16

Which federal agency is primarily responsible for regulating the production, distribution, and prescription of controlled substances?

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Question 17

What is the primary purpose of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA)?

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To classify substances based on their potential for abuse and medical value, and to regulate their production and distribution

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To establish criminal penalties for drug offenses and enforce drug laws

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To fund substance abuse prevention and treatment programs

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To protect the rights of individuals with substance use disorders

Question 18

What is the fundamental difference between abstinence-based and harm reduction approaches to substance abuse treatment?

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Abstinence-based approaches aim for complete cessation of substance use, while harm reduction approaches focus on minimizing the negative consequences of substance use

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Abstinence-based approaches are more effective than harm reduction approaches in achieving long-term recovery

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Harm reduction approaches are only suitable for certain types of substance use disorders

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Abstinence-based approaches do not consider the social and environmental factors that contribute to substance use

Question 19

Primary goal of substance abuse policies in the U.S.:

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Harm reduction for individuals and families

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Law enforcement emphasis

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Government revenue generation

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Stigmatizing substance use

Question 20

Non-treatment program option for substance abuse:

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Community service

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Inpatient rehabilitation

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Outpatient counseling

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Medication-assisted treatment

Question 21

Challenge NOT faced by individuals recovering from substance use:

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Abundant support

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Relapse

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Stigma

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Financial difficulties

Question 22

How do cultural beliefs affect the way substance abuse services are provided to different groups of people?

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They influence people's choices and expectations for treatment

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They make it harder for people to get to treatment

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They make it harder to find interpreters

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They cause treatment providers to have unfair biases

Question 23

What is the primary goal of substance abuse policies in the United States?

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Reduce harm and promote health

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Increase substance accessibility

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Punish substance users

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Generate tax revenue

Question 24

What is a primary objective of substance abuse policy in the United States?

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Limiting the availability of illegal drugs

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Expanding access to illegal drugs

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Increasing government income

Question 25

Identify the primary objective of substance abuse policies in the United States

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Reduce the prevalence of substance use

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Generate revenue for the government

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Punish individuals for substance use

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Promote the use of recreational drugs

Question 26

Which of the following is a key principle underpinning harm reduction in substance abuse policy?

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Prioritizing the health and well-being of individuals over the goal of achieving complete abstinence from substance use.

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Enforcing zero-tolerance policies for substance use.

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Criminalizing substance use and possession.

Question 27

What is the primary objective of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)?

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To reduce the prevalence and impact of substance abuse and mental illness in the United States.

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To regulate the use, sale, and distribution of controlled substances.

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To provide direct treatment and recovery services to individuals with substance use disorders.

Question 28

Which type of substance abuse program primarily focuses on providing individuals with the skills, support, and resources they need to achieve and maintain sobriety?

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Recovery-oriented programs.

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Detoxification programs.

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Harm reduction programs.

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Maintenance programs.

Question 29

Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of criminalizing substance use and possession?

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Increased stigma, discrimination, and barriers to accessing healthcare and social services for individuals with substance use disorders.

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Reduced rates of substance use and related harms.

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Improved access to evidence-based treatment and recovery support services.

Question 30

What is a key role of social workers in advocating for effective substance abuse policies?

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Educating policymakers, the public, and other stakeholders about evidence-based interventions and best practices, and advocating for policies that promote the health and well-being of individuals with substance use disorders.

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Enforcing substance abuse laws and regulations.

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Providing direct clinical treatment services to individuals with substance use disorders.

Question 31

Which provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has had a significant impact on access to substance abuse treatment?

Accepted Answer

Expansion of Medicaid coverage, which has increased access to treatment services for low-income individuals and families.

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Creation of a national prescription drug monitoring program.

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Mandatory drug testing for welfare recipients.

Question 32

What is a primary purpose of a continuum of care for substance abuse treatment?

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To provide a comprehensive range of services that are tailored to the individual needs of clients at different stages of recovery, ensuring continuity of care and support throughout the recovery journey.

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To reduce the overall cost of substance abuse treatment.

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To ensure that clients receive the most intensive level of care possible, regardless of their individual needs.

Question 33

What is the primary mission of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)?

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To advance the science of addiction through research and the dissemination of research findings.

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To regulate the use, sale, and distribution of controlled substances.

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To provide direct treatment and recovery services to individuals with substance use disorders.

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To fund community-based substance abuse prevention programs.

Question 34

What is the primary goal of substance abuse policies in the United States?

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To reduce the incidence, prevalence, and impact of substance abuse among individuals, families, and communities.

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To incarcerate as many substance abusers as possible

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To legalize all substances

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a type of substance abuse prevention program?

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Treatment

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Skill-building

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Community outreach

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Education

Question 36

What is a key eligibility requirement for most substance abuse treatment programs?

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Admission of a substance abuse problem and a desire for recovery

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Having a certain income level

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Completion of a drug court program

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Being over the age of 21

Question 37

Which of the following is a potential impact of substance abuse on families?

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Increased risk of domestic violence and child abuse

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Enhanced relationships

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Improved financial stability

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Greater social support

Question 38

Which of the following is a harm reduction strategy for addressing substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

Providing clean needles to injection drug users and naloxone to individuals at risk of overdose

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Enforcing mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses

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Closing all methadone clinics

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Banning the sale of alcohol

Question 39

Which of the following is a challenge in evaluating the effectiveness of substance abuse policies?

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The difficulty in isolating the effects of individual policies from other factors that influence substance use

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The ethical concerns involved in evaluating policies

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The lack of data on substance abuse

Question 40

Which of the following is a promising trend in substance abuse policy?

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The integration of substance abuse treatment into healthcare settings, recognizing substance abuse as a health condition

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The reduction in funding for substance abuse prevention programs

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The increased use of criminalization as a response to substance abuse

Question 41

Which key objective was sought to be achieved by the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970?

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To categorize drugs into schedules based on their abuse and dependence potential.

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To institute mandatory sentencing guidelines for drug-related offenses.

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To provide funding for treatment programs for substance abuse.

Question 42

Which of the following principles is not central to harm reduction?

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Abstinence should be the primary focus of treatment.

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Individuals who use drugs deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.

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Strategies should concentrate on mitigating the adverse outcomes of drug use.

Question 43

Which requirement is essential for eligibility for substance abuse treatment funded by Medicaid?

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Income below a specified threshold.

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Disability status.

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Age over 65.

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Current involvement in the criminal justice system.

Question 44

Which intervention has proven effective in reducing the number of opioid overdose deaths?

Accepted Answer

Distribution of Naloxone.

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Drug courts.

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Treatment focused on abstinence.

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Mandatory minimum sentencing.

Question 45

What is a primary goal of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)?

Accepted Answer

To provide oversight and support for initiatives aimed at substance abuse prevention and treatment.

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To conduct research on substance abuse.

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To enforce drug-related laws.

Question 46

Which characteristic is indicative of an effective substance abuse treatment program?

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The program utilizes evidence-based practices.

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The program is affordable.

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The program is conveniently located.

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The program has a high success rate.

Question 47

What is a key distinction between substance abuse and substance dependence?

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Substance dependence involves a compulsive pattern of drug use despite adverse consequences.

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Substance dependence is less damaging than substance abuse.

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Substance abuse is more prevalent than substance dependence.

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of substance abuse policy in the United States?

Accepted Answer

To completely eliminate substance use.

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To provide treatment and support services for individuals with substance use disorders.

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To educate the public about substance abuse.

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To minimize the harm caused by substance abuse.

Question 49

The 'War on Drugs' strategy, initiated in the 1980s, emphasized:

Accepted Answer

Criminalization and law enforcement.

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Prevention and education.

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Treatment and rehabilitation.

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Harm reduction.

Question 50

A harm reduction approach to substance abuse prioritizes:

Accepted Answer

Minimizing the negative consequences of drug use.

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Eliminating all drug use through strict enforcement.

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Promoting abstinence-based treatment.

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Punishing individuals who use drugs.

Question 51

Which of the following programs provides financial assistance for substance use treatment?

Accepted Answer

Medicaid

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Social Security

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SNAP

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TANF

Question 52

A social worker is working with a client who has a substance use disorder. The client is struggling to access treatment due to a lack of insurance. The social worker should:

Accepted Answer

Advocate for the client's access to treatment by exploring options such as sliding scale fees or community-based programs.

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Advise the client to seek treatment only after securing insurance.

Question 53

The concept of 'stigma' related to substance abuse refers to:

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Negative stereotypes and discriminatory attitudes towards individuals with substance use disorders.

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The physiological effects of drug use.

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The legal consequences of substance use.

Question 54

A recent policy initiative aimed at addressing the opioid crisis is:

Accepted Answer

Expanding access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT).

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Eliminating all opioid prescriptions.

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A stricter focus on criminalizing opioid use.

Question 55

The main concern regarding the disproportionate impact of drug-related arrests on minority communities is:

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It contributes to systemic racism and inequality in the criminal justice system.

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It provides equal opportunity for all individuals involved in drug-related activities.

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It is an effective way to reduce drug use in minority communities.

Question 56

The effectiveness of a substance abuse policy can be measured by:

Accepted Answer

A decrease in substance abuse-related deaths, hospitalizations, and crime rates.

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An increase in the number of people arrested for drug-related offenses.

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A decrease in the availability of illegal drugs.

Question 57

As a social worker, you are assisting a family whose teenage son is struggling with substance abuse. The family is seeking support and guidance. What is a crucial action to take?

Accepted Answer

Connecting the family with resources and support groups specifically designed for families affected by substance abuse.

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Encouraging the family to confront the son and force him into treatment.