CADC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Ultimate 3

Question 1

Which of the following BEST characterizes Motivational Interviewing's 'rolling with resistance' technique?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding direct argumentation and reflecting the client's own statements back

Answer

Rolling with resistance means the counselor does not confront or argue but instead reflects and reframes the client's perspective to reduce defensiveness.

Question 2

According to ASAM criteria, which level of care involves clinically managed, low-intensity residential services?

Accepted Answer

Level 3.1 — Clinically Managed Low-Intensity Residential Services

Answer

ASAM Level 3.1 represents a 24-hour structured environment with low clinical intensity, often called a halfway house.

Question 3

A client reports that their spouse frequently checks up on them, controls their finances, and threatens them if they try to leave. The counselor should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Screen for intimate partner violence and assess safety

Answer

Safety assessment is the priority when indicators of intimate partner violence are present, as the client may be at risk of harm.

Question 4

Which medication is FDA-approved specifically for the treatment of alcohol use disorder by reducing cravings through opioid receptor blockade?

Accepted Answer

Naltrexone (Vivitrol)

Answer

Naltrexone blocks opioid receptors, reducing the pleasurable effects of alcohol and diminishing cravings.

Question 5

The DSM-5 diagnosis of Alcohol Use Disorder is based on meeting how many criteria within a 12-month period for a mild diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

2–3 criteria

Answer

A mild Alcohol Use Disorder requires 2–3 criteria, moderate requires 4–5, and severe requires 6 or more out of 11 criteria.

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Practice Test

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Practice Test

CADC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Ultimate 3