Alcohol Problems in Intimate Relationships

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1- Alcohol dependence is characterized by what?

tolerance

signs of withdrawal

diminished control over drinking

all of the above

2- Even small amounts of alcohol consumed during pregnancy or in combined with certain medications may result in?

significant adverse consequences

a healthy pregnancy

a healthy child

3- Risky drinking can be determined by identifying which of the following patterns?

high-volume drinking

high-quantity consumption

drinking that occurs within a context that poses a particular danger

all of the above

4- Family problems that are likely to co-occur with alcohol problems include?

Violence

Marital conflict

Infidelity

all of the above

5- If an individual presents for therapy with a self-identified alcohol problem, it is prudent to?

skip the screening step

move directly to further assessment of the alcohol problem

both of the above

6- The primary goal of the 'problem assessment' is to?

Determine whether the drinking is related to the presenting problem

Determine the severity of the alcohol problem

Obtain a detailed picture of the cognitive, affective, and motivational aspects

all of the above

7- What determines the need to refer a patient?

The centrality of the drinking to the presenting family problem

Your own expertise and comfort level in managing drinking-related problems

both of the above

8- When should you involve children in family therapy?

when children are acutely aware of the parents heavy drinking

when children link drinking to changes in behavior

when the children's presence may give you an opportunity to educate them

all of the above

9- What are common pitfalls that family therapist may face?

defensiveness on the part of the drinker

family members that may attempt to ally with you (the therapist)

negative reactions by family members to your empathic responses to the drinker

all of the above

10- The goal of feedback is to?

prove a point

enhance the drinker's willingness to make changes in his/her drinking

point out the weaknesses of the drinker

11- If there is evidence of physical violence in the family, you must take steps to?

assure the safety of the family

terminate the treatment

have the children removed from the home

12- Effective treatment approaches include?

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Motivational Enhancement Therapy

Twelve-Step Facilitation

all of the above