Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

Question

1. A client presents after conviction for his or her second “drunk driving” conviction. During the assessment process, he or she also reveals he or she had a disciplinary action while in the military for driving a vehicle on base while intoxicated. This would not be counted as a third “drunk driving” conviction because it did not appear on his or her civilian driving record.
2. One way for many substance abusers to avoid acknowledging that their substance use patterns are interfering with their ability to hold a regular job is to remain self-employed.
3. When making a diagnosis of a substance use disorder, the client’s motivation for seeking treatment services is considered irrelevant and inconsequential.
4. It is important to diagnose an individual based solely on the results of his or her SUDs screening to eliminate any potential influence of assessor bias.
5. An important rule for assessing and diagnosing an individual is to always assume deception unless proven otherwise.

Answer 1

1. False
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. True