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CADC VIP Certification Exam II

CADC — The Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential is administered by IC&RC (International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium); the ADC written exam consists of 150 multiple-choice items across 8 domains, with a 3-hour time limit and a passing score of approximately 75%.

29
Questions
180m
Time Limit
75.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 29👑 VIP

A counselor is conducting an initial clinical evaluation on a 34-year-old man referred by his employer following a DUI arrest. During the interview he minimizes his drinking, saying he 'only drinks socially.' His AUDIT-C score is 9 out of 12. He becomes defensive when the counselor reflects his score back to him and states, 'I don't have a problem — I just had one bad night.' Which clinical response BEST maintains therapeutic alliance while honoring the evaluation process?

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