Introduction to Social Work

Resistance to a drug's effects developed over time as the body adapts to the repeated administration of a chemical compound is called:

_____, linked to drug abuse and dependence, is the development of a series of symptoms, often involving psychological or behavioral changes, directly related to intake of the substance and its influence on the central nervous system.

_____ is a term referring to dependence on some substance.

The method of substance administration that takes the most time to take effect is:

This route of administration of a substance is quicker than drinking/swallowing, but slower than either inhalation or injection.

_____ is known as bottom shelf stimulants.

The use of _____ is responsible for more than 400,000 deaths in the United States each year.

Current government policy regarding alcohol and drug problems emphasizes and funds all of the following strategies except:

Dissociative anesthetics include which of the following:

Opioids include all of the following except:

_____ is the defense mechanism used by people with alcohol problems by assigning little importance to drinking or its consequences.

_____ is the defense mechanism that involves making excuses for the problems caused by the dependence on the substance.

The most prevalent defense used by people who are substance dependent is:

In a family where substance dependence is involved, _____ assume increasing responsibility for maintaining family functioning and making excuses on the abuser's behalf.

In the treatment process for chemical dependence, the _____ interview is one of the goals to determine the best course of treatment.

Regarding intervention with groups, traditional strategies in substance abuse groups often have had a _____ focus for the purpose of targeting denial and rationalization processes.

Potential questions to ask about a client during substance abuse or dependence assessment that focus on the confusion area include which of the following:

All of the following principles are important regardless of the treatment approach or program for chemical dependence except:

_____ is short-term treatment designed to oversee the client's safe withdrawal from the substance to which he or she is addicted.

Many _____ usually work with suicidal, homicidal, or resistant clients and have a strong 12-step group orientation, with clients being expected to attend multiple 12-step meetings during the week.