Addiction Counseling Education Overview

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What role can a medical director play in private practice supervision for alcoholism and drug abuse counselling?

They solely conduct workshops for training.

They evaluate the financial records of the practice.

They oversee and attest to the candidate's practice. (correct)

They provide therapy sessions to clients directly.

Which of the following can be counted as contact hours for education in alcoholism and drug abuse counselling?

Actual classroom hours and supervised practice hours. (correct)

Writing articles for publication.

Hours spent under informal mentorship.

Time spent preparing for training courses.

What is true regarding the credit given for completing a course on alcoholism/drug abuse counselling?

Preparation activities are included in the credit.

Credit can be earned multiple times for the same course.

Instructors receive half the credit of students.

Credit will be given only once regardless of repetitions. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT acceptable documentation for educational hours required for credentialing?

Personal journals detailing training experiences. Signup and view all the answers

To apply for ICAP II, what specific documentation is required regarding educational background?

An official or student copy of the bachelor’s degree transcript. Signup and view all the answers

What type of hours is explicitly mentioned as not being available for education credit?

Preparation activities. Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is ineligible for receiving educational hours in drug abuse counselling?

Writing a book. Signup and view all the answers

Which university degree requires the highest total contact hours for Addiction Science Studies?

PhD Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of contact hours for a Master’s degree in Relevant Subjects?

220 hours Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following credentials requires the least continuing educational hours?

ICAP I Signup and view all the answers

How many contact hours are allocated to the Degree in Relevant Subjects?

80 hours Signup and view all the answers

Which relevant subject is associated with a Bachelor’s degree?

Psychology Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of contact hours for a Diploma in General Subjects?

10 hours Signup and view all the answers

How long may the approval of portfolios take after examination results are announced?

Eight weeks Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of contact hours required for a Post Graduate Diploma in Addiction Science Studies?

200 hours Signup and view all the answers

Which credential requires the highest number of continuing educational hours?

ICAP III Signup and view all the answers

Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for decision making and problem solving?

Frontal lobe Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the brain?

Management of body temperature and hunger Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is involved in facilitating awake and sleep cycles?

Reticular Activating System (RAS) Signup and view all the answers

How does the brain's reward circuit influence behaviors associated with psychoactive substances?

By linking pleasure to essential life-sustaining activities Signup and view all the answers

Which lobe of the brain is primarily associated with processing sensory information?

Parietal lobe Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the 1961 Convention concerning narcotic drugs?

To permit the research and medical use of narcotics with a license Signup and view all the answers

Which organization has the authority to revise and add drugs to the schedules of the 1961 Convention?

Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) Signup and view all the answers

How many states signed the 1961 Convention?

184 Signup and view all the answers

What significant action did the 1961 Convention take regarding pre-existing drug regulatory conventions?

It combined all regulations into a single framework. Signup and view all the answers

Which substances are specifically included in the 1961 Convention's regulation?

Cannabis and synthetic opioids Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) established by the 1961 Convention?

To monitor compliance with drug Conventions Signup and view all the answers

In what order are the schedules of controlled substances organized under the 1961 Convention?

Schedule I, Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV Signup and view all the answers

What obligation do countries have when becoming party to the Conventions?

To adopt relevant legislation and cooperate with international agencies Signup and view all the answers

What significant aspect was established by merging the Permanent Central Board and the Drug Supervisory Board?

Establishment of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 1971 Convention?

To regulate the consumption of psychoactive drugs. Signup and view all the answers

Which substances fall under the regulations of the 1971 Convention?

Including amphetamines and benzodiazepines. Signup and view all the answers

What complementary role does the 1988 Convention serve regarding the earlier conventions?

It addresses financial aspects of drug trafficking. Signup and view all the answers

How does the 1988 Convention enhance international cooperation?

Through enforced extradition and controlled drug deliveries. Signup and view all the answers

Which organization plays a key role in the scheduling of substances under the 1971 Convention?

World Health Organization (WHO). Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant measure provided by the 1988 Convention regarding drug trafficking?

Criminalizing trafficking activities in national laws. Signup and view all the answers

What does the classification of drugs into four schedules under the 1971 Convention indicate?

The potential for dependence versus therapeutic benefits. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of drug production does the 1988 Convention emphasize to combat illicit activities?

Monitoring of precursor chemicals used in illicit production. Signup and view all the answers

Which drugs are primarily focused on in the 1971 Convention?

Psychoactive and synthetic drugs. Signup and view all the answers

What is a shared objective of the 1961, 1971, and 1988 Conventions?

To establish international regulations on drug substances. Signup and view all the answers