The nature of addiction is explained to clients so that they can understand what they are experiencing as they move through recovery. This is referred to as “3 Ps and a T.” Describe what each letter represents and what each concept means.

What will be an ideal response?


(1) Primary illness: one that requires treatment before any other issues or concerns are addressed; (2) Progressive: series of negative consequences associated with compulsive unchecked use; (3) Persistent: problem cannot be ignored with the hope that it will eventually go away or resolve itself; and (4) Terminal: if left unchecked, then the final outcome is likely to be death.

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What is the actualizing tendency?

A. the human capacity to grow and develop in a constructive manner B. the human capacity to develop interpersonal relationships C. the main goal of person-centered therapy D. the ability for humans to balance rationality with emotionality

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The moral principles of beneficence, nonmaleficence, fidelity, justice, and autonomy are based on ___________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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______ is the 12-Step program for families of an addicted individual.

a. Alanon b. Alateen c. AA d. NA

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Which of the following would be a limitation resulting from co-leadership in group work?

a. shared specialized knowledge b. collusion c. uses of modeling and initiating d. pragmatic considerations

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