CAC Co-occurring Disorders 2

Question 1

Which integrated treatment model for co-occurring disorders has the strongest evidence base?

Accepted Answer

Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT)

Answer

IDDT is recognized as the gold standard for treating co-occurring disorders, combining mental health and substance use treatment by the same team in the same setting.

Question 2

A client in SUD treatment is prescribed an antidepressant by a psychiatrist. The addiction counselor's role is to:

Accepted Answer

Support medication adherence as part of the integrated treatment plan

Answer

Addiction counselors should support psychiatric medication as part of a holistic recovery plan and recognize that treating co-occurring conditions improves SUD outcomes.

Question 3

Which symptom cluster helps differentiate a substance-induced anxiety disorder from a primary anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms persist well beyond the expected period of intoxication or withdrawal

Answer

If anxiety symptoms persist significantly beyond the period of substance effects, they suggest a primary (independent) anxiety disorder rather than a substance-induced one.

Question 4

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is considered a risk factor for substance use disorders because:

Accepted Answer

Impulsivity and reward-seeking behaviors associated with ADHD increase vulnerability to addiction

Answer

The impulsivity, risk-taking, and reward-seeking tendencies characteristic of ADHD lower the threshold for initiating and escalating substance use.

Question 5

In a 'parallel treatment' model for co-occurring disorders, mental health and addiction services are provided:

Accepted Answer

Separately by different providers with limited coordination

Answer

Parallel treatment involves separate providers addressing each condition independently, often resulting in poor coordination and mixed messages for clients.

CAC - Certified Addiction Counselor Practice Test

CAC - Certified Addiction Counselor Practice Test

CAC Co-occurring Disorders 2