OCTAA STUDY GUIDE

Unit 1 - Common Views and the New View of Alcoholism

1.  What two types of problems are associated with alcohol?
2.  What are the two common views of alcoholism?
3.  What is the “New View” of alcoholism?
4.  What is the basic formula for determining risk for alcoholism and impairment problems?
5.  How do one’s tolerance and trigger level affect risk for problems?

Unit 2 - The Five Step Risk Reduction Model

6.  What is a standard drink?
7.  What risks are associated with specific amounts of alcohol?
8.  What are the first three steps in the risk reduction model?
9.  What four questions determine one’s biological risk?
10.  What are the low risk guidelines for someone with:

• NO signs of increased risk?
• SOME signs of increased risk?
• STRONG signs of increased risk?

Unit 3 - The Phases in the Progression of Alcoholism

13.  Describe the characteristics and possible outcomes of each of the four phases in the progression of alcoholism. (optional)
14.  What campus and community resources are available for people with questions about their alcohol or drug use?

RESOURCES
 

• Concordia Counseling Center        Academy 106                 299-3514

• Lost and Found Ministry        111 7th St. S. Moorhead        287-2089

• Alcoholics Anonymous       235-7335

• Alcohol Abuse Action Helpline & Treatment         1 (800) 888-9383