CADC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Screening and Assessment Techniques 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Addiction Severity Index (ASI)?

Accepted Answer

To assess problem severity across seven life domains

Answer

The ASI evaluates problem severity in medical, employment, alcohol, drug, legal, family/social, and psychiatric domains to guide treatment planning.

Question 2

A counselor suspects a client may be minimizing substance use during a self-report assessment. Which strategy best improves the validity of the data collected?

Accepted Answer

Use multiple methods including biological testing and collateral sources

Answer

Combining self-report with biological markers (e.g., urinalysis) and collateral information from family or records reduces the impact of minimization or denial.

Question 3

The CRAFFT screening tool is validated for use with which population?

Accepted Answer

Adolescents under age 21

Answer

CRAFFT (Car, Relax, Alone, Forget, Friends, Trouble) was specifically developed and validated to screen adolescents for substance use risk.

Question 4

During an initial assessment, a client presents with tremors, diaphoresis, and elevated heart rate. The counselor should prioritize:

Accepted Answer

Administering the CIWA-Ar to assess alcohol withdrawal severity

Answer

The CIWA-Ar (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol) quantifies withdrawal symptom severity and guides medical management decisions.

Question 5

Which assessment domain is addressed when a counselor asks a client about their employment history, current job status, and financial stability?

Accepted Answer

Vocational/employment domain

Answer

Employment history and financial stability are core components of the vocational or employment domain in a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment.

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Practice Test

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Practice Test

CADC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Screening and Assessment Techniques 3