CAADE Assessment Techniques 3

Question 1

The DAST-10 (Drug Abuse Screening Test) is primarily used to assess:

Accepted Answer

Non-alcohol drug use problems

Answer

The DAST-10 screens specifically for problems related to non-alcohol drug use and helps determine the severity of drug-related issues.

Question 2

Cultural humility in the assessment process PRIMARILY requires a counselor to:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge their own cultural biases and remain open to the client's cultural context

Answer

Cultural humility requires counselors to recognize their own biases, maintain curiosity about the client's culture, and adapt their approach to honor the client's cultural worldview.

Question 3

Which type of assessment question is MOST useful for exploring the functional role that substance use plays for a client?

Accepted Answer

Open-ended questions about what the substance does for them

Answer

Open-ended questions like 'What does using do for you?' help clients articulate the perceived benefits and functions of their substance use, which is essential for treatment planning.

Question 4

A counselor uses the Stages of Change model during assessment. A client who acknowledges having a problem and intends to change within the next six months is in which stage?

Accepted Answer

Contemplation

Answer

The contemplation stage is characterized by awareness of the problem and consideration of change within the next six months, but without immediate commitment to act.

Question 5

Collateral information gathered during assessment refers to:

Accepted Answer

Information obtained from sources other than the client, such as family or medical records

Answer

Collateral information comes from third parties such as family members, prior treatment records, or medical providers, and helps verify and supplement the client's self-report.

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

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

CAADE Assessment Techniques 3