CAADE Alcohol & Drug Dependency Education 3

Question 1

Which stage of Prochaska and DiClemente's Transtheoretical Model is characterized by a client who acknowledges a problem exists but is not yet committed to change?

Accepted Answer

Contemplation

Answer

In the contemplation stage, individuals are aware of a problem and are considering change but have not yet made a commitment to act.

Question 2

Co-occurring disorders (dual diagnosis) refers to the simultaneous presence of:

Accepted Answer

A substance use disorder and a mental health disorder

Answer

Dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders specifically describes the combination of at least one substance use disorder and at least one mental health disorder.

Question 3

Which of the following drugs primarily works by blocking the reuptake of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, producing intense euphoria?

Accepted Answer

Cocaine

Answer

Cocaine blocks the reuptake transporters for dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, causing accumulation of these neurotransmitters in the synapse.

Question 4

In harm reduction philosophy, the primary goal of intervention is to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce the negative consequences associated with drug use

Answer

Harm reduction prioritizes decreasing the negative health, social, and economic consequences of drug use, not necessarily immediate abstinence.

Question 5

The CAGE questionnaire is a brief screening tool most commonly used to identify:

Accepted Answer

Problematic alcohol use

Answer

The CAGE (Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener) is a validated 4-question screen specifically designed to identify problematic alcohol use.

(CAADE) California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators Certification Practice Test

(CAADE) California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators Certification Practice Test

CAADE Alcohol & Drug Dependency Education 3