Author Question: Your textbook discusses the stress involved in working with AOD clients and it is recognized that ... (Read 117 times)

swpotter12 · **on:** Jul 31, 2018

Your textbook discusses the stress involved in working with AOD clients and it is recognized that many addictions counselors often endure all but ONE of the following.

Which one is NOT considered a stressor or factor in burnout for addiction counselors?

a. Poor working conditions due to the lack of resources
b. Lack of support from administrators
c. Unreasonable demands from AOD clients
d. High turnover rate among employees

Question 2

All of the following are explanations for the apparent disconnect between research and practice except for ONE. Which one is NOT a reason?

a. Researchers are not necessarily practitioners so they are not always focused on the practical application of research to practice.
b. Managed care and other third-party payers are more concerned with the bottom line, than with empirically sound methods of addictions treatment.
c. Since they are not researchers, addiction counselors are not equipped to understand the implications of research and then apply it to their practice.
d. Keeping up with the latest research findings can be costly in terms of time and money, both in limited supply with community treatment agencies.