Substance abuse

Question 1

substance abuse assessment (6)

Answer 1

Acute intoxication/withdrawal potential

Biomedical conditions, and complications

Emotional/behavioral conditions – psych evaluation

Treatment acceptance or resistance

Relapse potential

Recovery/living environment

Question 2

The hero

Answer 2

Usually an older child in the home. They cope by stepping up their responsibilities – cooking, house, cleaning, etc. – seeking perfection, staying busy. By taking on too much, they may experience, extreme stress and anxiety.

Question 3

The scapegoat

Answer 3

Often gets blamed for family issues. Act out in negative ways as a result of household chaos. Draw attention away from the real problem. Eventually, unable to manage their own anger – may act out via avoidance behaviors.

Question 4

The lost child

Answer 4

Cope through isolation. Typically one of the younger kids in the family. Quiet and reserved – careful not to cause problems or draw attention to themselves.

Question 5

The mascot

Answer 5

 Chooses humor as coping mechanism, tries to balance the stresses of household by bringing comfort and relief. Often the youngest sibling. They are fragile, vulnerable – and desperate for the approval of others. Clownish behavior is a way to not feel pain and fear. Often goes up to self medicate, perpetuating the cycle of addiction