Quiz: Treatment of Comorbid Disorders
Question 1
2 / 2 pts
The culture of the client is an important issue to address starting during the treatment phase.
True
Correct!
False
Question 2
2 / 2 pts
The APA (2018) has recognized the need for additional patient assessment measures to assist in
treatment planning. Therefore, they have developed:
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2)
Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI)
Addictions Severity Index (ASI)
Correct!
Three Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measures
Question 3
2 / 2 pts
Which of the following are important activities for counselors who work with addictions and
SUDs within a Twelve Step model to engage clients in?
Correct!
Both a and b
Doing step work
Getting sufficient exercise
Getting a temporary sponsor
Question 4
2 / 2 pts
A report generated by the National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SSATS)
indicated that (25%) of those seeking treatment for SUDs have been diagnosed as having a co-
occurring mental disorder
True
Correct!
False
Question 5
2 / 2 pts
According to Von Steen., Vacc, and Strickland, approximately what percentage of alcoholics
experience depression and anxiety?
55-60
40-45
10-15
Correct!
25-30
Question 6
2 / 2 pts
For those counselors who work with addictive and SUDs clients within a Twelve Step model,
they should be familiar with which of the following texts:
Sponsor’s Guide
Hazelton Dictionary
Feeling Good Handbook
Correct!
Big Book
Question 7
2 / 2 pts
There are high financial and social costs associated with co-occurring disorders. Such costs
include increased health care and hospitalization costs, less satisfying family relationships, and
poorer treatment outcomes.
Correct!
True
False
Question 8
2 / 2 pts
Which of the following ethic group received a higher rate of comorbid diagnosis?
Correct!
European Americans
Asian-Americans
Latino/Hispanics
African-Americans
Question 9
2 / 2 pts
According to SAMHSA, having an on-site prescribing psychiatrist is crucial to sustaining recovery
and stable functioning for people with comorbid disorders and has been shown to improve
treatment retention and decrease substance use
Correct!
True
False
Question 10
2 / 2 pts
When treating SUDs, professionals need to pay attention to client predisposing factors such as a
parental history of alcohol abuse, risk taking, and a diagnosis of ADHD.
Correct!
True
False
