30 Questions
What percentage of intellectually disabled women in Australia are victims of sexual abuse or violent sexual encounters?
40-60%
What is the estimated economic cost of family violence in Australia per annum?
$13.6 billion
What age group of women is twice as likely to experience physical or sexual violence?
18-25
What is the percentage of the total disease burden for Australian women aged 18-44 attributed to family violence?
5.1%
What is the definition of family violence, as mentioned in the text?
A pattern of abusive behavior used by one partner to gain or maintain control over another intimate partner
What is the leading cause of homelessness for women, as per the text?
Family violence
What type of reflection is associated with a high distinction level?
Critical reflection
What do psychological interventions for individuals of family violence involve?
Therapy to address trauma, coping mechanisms, and behavior modification
What are the causes of family violence as mentioned in the text?
Individual, relational, community, and societal factors
What are the social remedies for family violence as per the text?
Public awareness campaigns, educational programs, policy changes, and community-based support systems
What was the leading cause of death among children aged 0-14 years between 2004 and 2006?
Injury
In 2006, what was the third most common type of injury causing death for Australian children aged 0-14 years?
Assault
How many notifications of children and young people were made to Australian child protection authorities in 2007-08?
317,526
How many of the notifications to Australian child protection authorities were substantiated in 2007-08?
55,120
What percentage of women had experienced physical or sexual violence from a current or former partner, according to the ABS Personal Safety Survey 2012?
16%
What is the approximate frequency of Australian police dealing with a domestic violence matter?
Every two minutes
How often is at least one woman killed by a partner or former partner in Australia?
One a week
What contributes to more death, disability, and illness in women aged 15 to 44 than any other preventable risk factor, according to Vic Health 2004?
Intimate partner violence
What percentage of women had experienced emotional abuse from a current or former partner, according to the ABS Personal Safety Survey 2012?
20%
Where were women most likely to experience physical and sexual violence, according to the ABS Personal Safety Survey 2012?
In their home, at the hands of a current or former partner
What percentage of people aged 14 and above reported risky drinking at least once a month?
26%
Which drug has been increasing in use in Australia, with cannabis being the most popular at 10.2% in the past 12 months?
Crystal meth (ice)
What is the most common drug of concern in the episodes of treatment provided by agencies in 2011-2012?
Alcohol
Which ethical principle involves respecting the dignity and rights of clients, providing competent care, and maintaining confidentiality?
Fidelity
What percentage of people have been victims of an illicit drug-related incident?
8.3%
What percentage of people globally aged 15-64 experienced drug-related deaths in 2012?
Unknown
What percentage of people aged 14 and above are males who exceed lifetime risk levels for risky drinking?
Unknown
What is the most prevalent category of obesity?
Overweight
What are the overarching ethical principles for a Code of Ethics?
Autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice, fidelity, and veracity
What does a BMI less than 18.5 indicate?
Underweight range
Study Notes
Ethical Codes and Substance Abuse Statistics
- In 2012, there were up to 226,000 drug-related deaths globally among people aged 15-64, with an estimated 39 million people addicted to drugs or alcohol worldwide.
- 26% of people aged 14 and above reported risky drinking at least once a month, with males being twice as likely to exceed lifetime risk levels.
- Illicit drug use in Australia has been increasing, with cannabis being the most popular drug at 10.2% in the past 12 months.
- The use of crystal meth (ice) has doubled to 50%, and 8.3% of people have been victims of an illicit drug-related incident.
- In 2011-2012, 659 agencies provided 153,668 episodes of treatment, with alcohol being the most common drug of concern.
- A Code of Ethics for Drug and Alcohol Counselors includes principles such as respecting the dignity and rights of clients, providing competent care, and maintaining confidentiality.
- A Code of Conduct for Drug and Alcohol Counselors provides specific guidelines for maintaining professional boundaries, managing dual relationships, and compliance with legal and professional standards.
- Overarching ethical principles for a Code of Ethics include autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice, fidelity, and veracity.
- Addressing ethical risks in the Code of Conduct involves strict guidelines on confidentiality, maintaining professional boundaries, avoiding conflicts of interest, cultural competence, accurate documentation, and continuing education.
- The prevalence of overweight is approximately 40%, while mild obesity is around 20%, with a far lower prevalence of moderate-severe obesity at approximately 10%.
- Moderate-severe obesity is associated with adverse physical health effects such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, with little or no independent association with mental health impairment.
- A BMI less than 18.5 falls within the underweight range, and a BMI of 18.5 to... (additional text is cut off)
Test your knowledge of ethical codes and substance abuse statistics with this quiz. Explore global drug-related death rates, prevalence of drug and alcohol addiction, and ethical principles for drug and alcohol counselors. Brush up on guidelines for maintaining professional boundaries and addressing ethical risks in the field.
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