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CCMH 561 Wk 2 – Concept Check
- Question 4
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Which of the following statements are true about opioids? Select all that apply.
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Opioids refer to a class of drugs that includes versions of opium such as codeine, morphine, heroin, and synthetic opiates.
Prescription opioids cannot be taken via intravenous injection, snorted, or smoked.
Opioids are addictive because of their ability to dramatically affect the brain’s reward pathway.
Opioids produce a longer-lasting euphoria that includes initial sensations compared often to orgasm, followed by a drowsy, bliss-like state.
- Question 5
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Which of the following statements are true about treating clients with addiction? Select all that apply.
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Effective addiction treatment will attend to the multiple needs of the individual.
A support system is an essential element in treating an individual with an addiction.
Addiction is a complex but treatable disease.
There is only one appropriate approach for treating someone with an addiction.