In Identifying Desired Outcomes, Substance Abuse Professional Must Bear in Mind

question 5

Multiple Choice

In identifying desired outcomes, substance abuse professional must bear in mind that .

• A) objectives are defined as broad statements regarding the outcomes while goals are more specific, limited, and measurable
• B) attainment of all of a program's objectives is a clear indication that its general goals have been reached
• C) it is very important to distinguish between goals and objectives to ensure a judicious selection of program activities
• D) one must work toward reducing the frequency or quantity of substance used as it is a more feasible outcome than abstinence

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Definitions:

Depression

A common but serious mood disorder that affects how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, leading to emotional and physical problems.

Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft

Brands of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) used in the treatment of depression and other mood disorders.

Drug Treatment

The use of medication to manage or cure a disease or condition, or to relieve its symptoms.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A psychiatric treatment that involves inducing seizures in patients using electrical currents to treat severe mental disorders.