How to help someone with a drug or alcohol addiction - Exam
  • 1. What is the FIRST step in helping someone with addiction?
A) Ignoring the behavior
B) Confronting them aggressively
C) Recognizing the problem
D) Giving them money
  • 2. Which of these is NOT a sign of addiction?
A) Maintaining healthy relationships
B) Increasing secrecy
C) Experiencing withdrawal symptoms
D) Neglecting responsibilities
  • 3. What does 'enabling' refer to?
A) Setting healthy boundaries
B) Encouraging them to seek help
C) Protecting the addict from the consequences of their actions
D) Providing them with resources
  • 4. Which approach is generally MOST effective?
A) Providing easy access to substances
B) Showing empathy and support
C) Ignoring the problem
D) Threatening and criticizing
  • 5. What is the purpose of an intervention?
A) To encourage the person to seek treatment
B) To punish the person for their addiction
C) To publicly shame the person
D) To provide drugs to the person
  • 6. Which resource is BEST for finding local treatment options?
A) Random websites
B) SAMHSA's National Helpline
C) Social media gossip
D) Grocery store flyers
  • 7. What is the role of Al-Anon/Nar-Anon?
A) Support for family and friends of addicts
B) Direct treatment for addicts
C) Financial assistance to addicts
D) Providing legal advice
  • 8. What is a relapse?
A) A planned vacation
B) A return to drug or alcohol use after a period of abstinence
C) A sign of complete failure
D) A cure for addiction
  • 9. During recovery, which is MOST important?
A) Continued support and therapy
B) Avoiding all social interaction
C) Reliving past traumas constantly
D) Isolation and secrecy
  • 10. What is the difference between abuse and addiction?
A) Abuse is more severe than addiction.
B) Addiction involves compulsive behavior despite negative consequences.
C) Abuse only happens once.
D) They are the same thing.
  • 11. What does detox typically involve?
A) A quick fix without support
B) Simple home remedies
C) Continued substance use
D) Medical supervision to manage withdrawal symptoms
  • 12. Which of these is a healthy boundary to set?
A) Refusing to lend them money
B) Covering up their mistakes at work
C) Providing them with alcohol
D) Ignoring their problems
  • 13. Why is professional help often necessary?
A) Addicts are simply lazy
B) Professional help is a waste of money
C) Addiction is a complex illness requiring specialized treatment
D) Addiction is a sign of personal weakness
  • 14. What is the main goal of therapy in addiction treatment?
A) To blame the addict's parents
B) To force the addict to quit
C) To prescribe more drugs
D) To address underlying issues and develop coping mechanisms
  • 15. What should you do if the person refuses help?
A) Enable their behavior
B) Become an addict yourself
C) Give up entirely
D) Continue to offer support and set boundaries
  • 16. How can you take care of yourself during this process?
A) Become completely focused on the addict's problems
B) Seek support from friends, family, or a therapist
C) Isolate yourself and ignore your own needs
D) Start using drugs or alcohol yourself
  • 17. What is a harm reduction strategy?
A) Minimizing the negative consequences of drug use
B) Completely ignoring drug use
C) Denying the existence of drug use
D) Encouraging drug use
  • 18. What is the importance of aftercare?
A) It involves more drug use
B) It is a punishment for past behavior
C) Provides ongoing support after treatment
D) Aftercare is not important
  • 19. What is Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)?
A) Using medication as the only form of treatment
B) MAT is not an effective treatment
C) Using medication in combination with therapy for addiction treatment
D) MAT is only used for illegal drugs
  • 20. Which of these is NOT a long-term effect of addiction?
A) Liver damage
B) Improved mental health
C) Financial difficulties
D) Relationship problems
  • 21. What does 'codependency' typically involve?
A) Healthy independence
B) Ignoring another person's needs
C) An unhealthy reliance on another person, often an addict.
D) Forcing someone into treatment
  • 22. What is a sober living environment?
A) A luxury resort for addicts.
B) A prison for addicts.
C) A place where addicts can use drugs safely.
D) A structured, supportive housing environment for recovering addicts.
  • 23. Why is it important to avoid blaming the addict?
A) Addicts enjoy being addicted.
B) Addiction is a disease, not a moral failing.
C) Blame will motivate them to get better.
D) Addicts are simply bad people.
  • 24. Which statement about addiction is true?
A) Addiction only affects people who are weak.
B) Addiction is easily cured.
C) Addiction is a choice.
D) Addiction can affect anyone, regardless of background.
  • 25. What is the purpose of a support group?
A) To enable addictive behaviors.
B) To provide a safe space for sharing experiences and receiving support.
C) To offer legal advice.
D) To judge and criticize addicts.
  • 26. What's the difference between inpatient and outpatient treatment?
A) Inpatient involves living at the treatment facility, outpatient does not.
B) They are the same thing.
C) Outpatient is more intense than inpatient.
D) Inpatient is only for severe cases.
  • 27. How can you encourage someone to attend a meeting?
A) Offer to go with them and provide transportation.
B) Criticize them for not going.
C) Pretend like it doesn't matter.
D) Force them to go.
  • 28. What should you do if someone is overdosing?
A) Give them more drugs.
B) Ignore them and hope they wake up.
C) Call emergency services (e.g., 911)
D) Try to handle it yourself without professional help.
  • 29. What is a trigger in the context of addiction?
A) Something that reminds a person of their past substance use and creates cravings.
B) A healthy activity.
C) A sign that someone is cured of addiction.
D) A reward for staying sober.
  • 30. What is the best way to talk to children about a parent's addiction?
A) In an age-appropriate manner, honestly and with reassurance.
B) Blame the addict in front of the children.
C) Keep it a complete secret.
D) Over-explain the situation with complicated details.
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