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
The moral principles of beneficence, nonmaleficence, fidelity, justice, and autonomy are based on ___________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
______ is the 12-Step program for families of an addicted individual.
a. Alanon b. Alateen c. AA d. NA
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