Effective Treatment and Ethics Flashcards
(33 cards)
What is addiction?
Addiction affects the brain and behavior; it’s treatable.
Is there a single treatment for addiction?
No single treatment suits all; availability and customization are key.
What does effective treatment address?
Effective treatment addresses multiple individual needs.
Why does treatment duration matter?
Treatment duration matters; behavioral therapies are common.
How is medication used in addiction treatment?
Medication, when combined with counseling, is useful.
How often should treatment plans be updated?
Treatment plans must be updated regularly.
What is common among individuals with addiction?
Co-occurring mental disorders are common.
What is detox?
Detox is just a first step.
Can treatment be effective if not voluntary?
Treatment can be effective even if not voluntary.
What is critical in monitoring drug use?
Monitoring drug use and addressing infectious diseases is critical.
What are the outcomes of effective treatment?
Significant improvements in health, crime reduction, and abstinence.
How does matching treatment type affect outcomes?
Matching treatment type to individual needs improves outcomes.
What is the best approach to integrated care?
Integrated care (psychological + pharmacological) is best.
What ethical considerations are involved in AOD practice?
Ethical decisions involve client autonomy, consent, and confidentiality.
What can affect client engagement?
Stigma and personal beliefs can affect client engagement.
What must be balanced in ethical decisions?
Must balance legal, moral, and therapeutic obligations.
What does the APS Code emphasize?
APS Code: Respect, Propriety, and Integrity.
What is the Precontemplation stage?
Precontemplation: No awareness/intent to change.
What characterizes the Contemplation stage?
Contemplation: Aware but ambivalent.
What happens in the Preparation stage?
Preparation: Planning small steps.
What occurs during the Action stage?
Action: Implementing change.
What is the Maintenance stage?
Maintenance: Sustaining new behaviors.
What is a common part of the process?
Relapse: Common and part of the process.
What are the core assumptions of Motivational Interviewing?
Core assumptions: Motivation is dynamic; ambivalence is normal; client is a partner.
