CAADC Co-occurring Disorders 4

Question 1

A client with bipolar disorder and alcohol use disorder reports that drinking helps stabilize their mood. This belief is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A cognitive distortion reinforcing substance use

Answer

The belief that alcohol stabilizes mood is a cognitive distortion; alcohol disrupts mood regulation and worsens bipolar cycling over time.

Question 2

Which screening tool is specifically validated to identify both substance use and mental health symptoms simultaneously in integrated assessment?

Accepted Answer

Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN)

Answer

The GAIN is a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment tool validated for co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

Question 3

A client with PTSD and stimulant use disorder begins trauma processing therapy. The CAADC should prioritize:

Accepted Answer

Integrating stabilization strategies that support both recovery and trauma safety

Answer

Integrated care that builds stabilization and coping skills concurrently addresses both conditions and reduces risk of destabilization.

Question 4

When assessing a client for co-occurring disorders, the counselor notices the client minimizes their cannabis use. The most effective motivational strategy is to:

Accepted Answer

Use reflective listening to explore ambivalence about cannabis use

Answer

Motivational interviewing techniques like reflective listening reduce resistance and help clients explore their own ambivalence without triggering defensiveness.

Question 5

A client on buprenorphine for opioid use disorder is also prescribed an SSRI for depression. The counselor's role includes:

Accepted Answer

Monitoring for interactions and supporting adherence to both medications

Answer

The CAADC supports medication adherence and monitors for drug interactions as part of integrated co-occurring disorder treatment.

CAADC - Certified Advanced Addiction & Drug Counselor Practice Test

CAADC - Certified Advanced Addiction & Drug Counselor Practice Test

CAADC Co-occurring Disorders 4