Which of the following are true about Alcoholics Anonymous? ...

[nmorano1]

Which of the following are true about Alcoholics Anonymous? (Select all that apply)
 
  A.
  A physician referral is needed.
  B.
  Family and friends are encouraged to attend the regular meetings with the alcoholic.
  C.
  No last names are used at the meetings.
  D.
  The group for family members is Al-Anon.
  E.
  Offshoots such as Narcotics Anonymous follow a different philosophy.
  F.
  The individual is encouraged to admit he or she is powerless over alcohol.

Question 2

You find out that your schizophrenic patient is also using opioids to counteract the frightening hallucinations. What term(s) is used to describe this? (Select all that apply)
 
  A.
  Dual diagnosis
  B.
  Bipolar schizophrenia
  C.
  Co-occurring disorder
  D.
  Opioid-related schizophrenia
  E.
  Schizophrenia: Addiction type

[kristenb95]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C, D, F
One of the strengths of this program is its anonymity, so last names are never used and meetings are closed. Admitting powerlessness over the substance abused is key to making progress.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C
Dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorder, is very common in people with psychiatric disorders who self-medicate for uncomfortable symptoms.