Module 2: Case Management & Substance Use Disorders Continuum of Care

True/False: The DSM-5 defines a substance use disorder as, “An underlying change in brain circuits that may persist beyond detoxification, particularly in individuals with severe disorders. The behavioral effects of these brain changes may be exhibited in the repeated relapses and the intense drug craving when the individuals are exposed to drug-related stimuli.”

Which of the following is NOT a category of the 11 criteria that help clinicians recognize substance use disorders according to the DSM-5? (Multiple choice)

How many of the diagnostic criteria need to be present for a determination of moderate severity according to the DSM-5? (Multiple choice)

Which of the following are ways case managers can recognize signs of substance use disorder? (Multiple choice)

True/False: The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria are the primary tool used to determine appropriate levels of care for individuals with substance use disorder.