CAADE Intervention Techniques & Counseling Strategies 3

Question 1

A counselor working with a dually diagnosed client (substance use disorder + major depression) should prioritize:

Accepted Answer

Addressing both disorders simultaneously with an integrated treatment approach

Answer

Integrated dual diagnosis treatment addresses both the substance use disorder and the co-occurring mental health condition concurrently for the best outcomes.

Question 2

In contingency management (CM) interventions, behavior change is reinforced through:

Accepted Answer

Tangible rewards provided when clients demonstrate target behaviors such as negative drug tests

Answer

Contingency management uses operant conditioning principles by providing positive reinforcers (e.g., vouchers, prizes) contingent on verifiable abstinence or treatment compliance.

Question 3

When using the FRAMES model in brief interventions, the 'R' stands for:

Accepted Answer

Responsibility

Answer

In FRAMES (Feedback, Responsibility, Advice, Menu, Empathy, Self-efficacy), 'R' stands for Responsibility, emphasizing that change is the client's own responsibility.

Question 4

A client says, 'I know I drink too much, but I'm not sure I want to quit.' This statement reflects which motivational concept?

Accepted Answer

Ambivalence

Answer

Ambivalence — holding simultaneous desires to change and to continue the behavior — is a normal and expected part of the change process addressed in motivational interviewing.

Question 5

Psychoeducation as a counseling strategy in substance use treatment primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Provide clients and families with accurate information about addiction to reduce stigma and support recovery

Answer

Psychoeducation equips clients and families with knowledge about the nature of addiction, its effects, and recovery processes, which supports informed decision-making and reduces shame.

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

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

CAADE Intervention Techniques & Counseling Strategies 3