CADC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Crisis Intervention Strategies 5

Question 1

A counselor responding to a client in a methamphetamine-induced psychosis crisis should prioritize:

Accepted Answer

De-escalating the environment and ensuring safety while awaiting medical support

Answer

Meth-induced psychosis can involve dangerous agitation; de-escalation and environmental safety are paramount while medical backup is secured.

Question 2

The 'EARS' model used in crisis telephone counseling stands for:

Accepted Answer

Empathize, Assess, Refer, Summarize

Answer

The EARS model — Empathize, Assess, Refer, Summarize — provides a structured framework for crisis telephone counselors to guide calls efficiently.

Question 3

When conducting a crisis assessment for a client with co-occurring PTSD and stimulant use disorder, the counselor should be aware that:

Accepted Answer

Stimulant intoxication and PTSD hyperarousal can overlap, complicating accurate risk assessment

Answer

Stimulant intoxication can mimic or amplify PTSD hyperarousal symptoms, making it challenging to accurately assess risk level and crisis severity.

Question 4

In crisis intervention, the term 'disposition' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The agreed-upon plan for where and how the client will receive care after the crisis contact

Answer

Disposition is the action plan that determines the client's next level of care, such as hospitalization, referral to outpatient services, or a follow-up appointment.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of secondary traumatic stress (STS) in a substance use crisis counselor?

Accepted Answer

Developing intrusive thoughts and emotional numbing after repeated exposure to clients' trauma narratives

Answer

STS involves trauma-like symptoms — intrusive thoughts, avoidance, hyperarousal — that develop in helpers exposed vicariously to clients' traumatic experiences.

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Practice Test

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Practice Test

CADC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Crisis Intervention Strategies 5