Thanks to Randomized Controlled Trials, Policy-Makers and Program Managers Can

question 63

Multiple Choice

Thanks to randomized controlled trials, policy-makers and program managers can:

• A) more confidently channel resources to approaches that work.
• B) more confidently channel resources to approaches that are cost effective.
• C) have at least some evidence that the programs chosen are better than others.
• D) All of these are true.

Interpret lab test results to identify signs of excessive substance use.

Learn various intervention strategies for substance-use disorders.

Understand the FDA-approved medications for treating substance-use disorders.

Advocate for tailored and effective substance-use disorder treatments for different populations, including women.

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Definitions:

DSM-V

The DSM-V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition) is a handbook used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to the diagnosis of mental disorders.

Mental Disorders

Conditions that affect a person’s thinking, feeling, behavior, or mood, significantly impacting daily functioning and well-being.

Diagnostic Criteria

The specific guidelines used by healthcare professionals to determine the presence of a disease or condition.

Anxiety Disorders

A group of mental health disorders characterized by excessive fear or anxiety, affecting daily living.