CADC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Professional and Ethical Responsibilities 4

Question 1

A counselor is asked by a client to provide therapy to the client's adult child. This situation represents which type of ethical concern?

Accepted Answer

A dual relationship

Answer

Treating a client's family member creates a dual relationship that can compromise objectivity and the therapeutic relationship with the original client.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the role of cultural humility in addiction counseling ethics?

Accepted Answer

An ongoing commitment to self-reflection and learning about how culture influences the counseling relationship

Answer

Cultural humility requires counselors to continuously examine their own biases and remain open to clients' unique cultural perspectives rather than assuming expertise.

Question 3

A client in early recovery asks their counselor to be a character witness in an unrelated legal matter. The counselor should:

Accepted Answer

Decline because this would constitute a dual relationship outside the therapeutic context

Answer

Serving as a character witness for a current client extends the relationship beyond its therapeutic purpose and creates a dual relationship.

Question 4

An addiction counselor working in a rural community is also a member of the same church as several clients. This situation most directly requires the counselor to:

Accepted Answer

Proactively discuss role boundaries with affected clients and seek supervision

Answer

In rural settings where overlapping relationships are unavoidable, proactive boundary discussions and ongoing supervision are key ethical management strategies.

Question 5

The primary purpose of informed consent in addiction treatment is to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure clients understand the nature, risks, and alternatives to treatment so they can make autonomous decisions

Answer

Informed consent respects client autonomy by ensuring they have the information needed to voluntarily agree to or refuse treatment.

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Practice Test

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Practice Test

CADC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Professional and Ethical Responsibilities 4