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  1. Which of the following BEST characterizes Motivational Interviewing's 'rolling with resistance' technique?

    Answer: Avoiding direct argumentation and reflecting the client's own statements back

    Rolling with resistance means the counselor does not confront or argue but instead reflects and reframes the client's perspective to reduce defensiveness.

  2. According to ASAM criteria, which level of care involves clinically managed, low-intensity residential services?

    Answer: Level 3.1 — Clinically Managed Low-Intensity Residential Services

    ASAM Level 3.1 represents a 24-hour structured environment with low clinical intensity, often called a halfway house.

  3. A client reports that their spouse frequently checks up on them, controls their finances, and threatens them if they try to leave. The counselor should FIRST:

    Answer: Screen for intimate partner violence and assess safety

    Safety assessment is the priority when indicators of intimate partner violence are present, as the client may be at risk of harm.

  4. Which medication is FDA-approved specifically for the treatment of alcohol use disorder by reducing cravings through opioid receptor blockade?

    Answer: Naltrexone (Vivitrol)

    Naltrexone blocks opioid receptors, reducing the pleasurable effects of alcohol and diminishing cravings.

  5. The DSM-5 diagnosis of Alcohol Use Disorder is based on meeting how many criteria within a 12-month period for a mild diagnosis?

    Answer: 2–3 criteria

    A mild Alcohol Use Disorder requires 2–3 criteria, moderate requires 4–5, and severe requires 6 or more out of 11 criteria.

  6. Cultural humility in addiction counseling PRIMARILY requires the counselor to:

    Answer: Maintain an ongoing self-reflective stance and acknowledge power imbalances

    Cultural humility emphasizes lifelong learning, self-reflection, and recognizing power dynamics rather than claiming cultural mastery.

  7. A co-occurring disorder (COD) is BEST managed by which treatment approach?

    Answer: Integrating treatment for both disorders simultaneously in one program

    Integrated dual diagnosis treatment addresses both the substance use and mental health disorders concurrently for better outcomes.