CADC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Ultimate 5

Question 1

A counselor who frequently shares personal recovery stories with clients to build rapport may be crossing which type of boundary?

Accepted Answer

Self-disclosure boundary

Answer

Excessive self-disclosure shifts focus from the client to the counselor and can blur the therapeutic relationship.

Question 2

Which assessment tool uses a four-question screen specifically designed to detect hazardous and harmful alcohol use?

Accepted Answer

CAGE Questionnaire

Answer

The CAGE Questionnaire uses four questions (Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener) to screen for alcohol use problems.

Question 3

In the context of addiction counseling, 'motivational enhancement therapy' (MET) is MOST aligned with which therapeutic approach?

Accepted Answer

Motivational Interviewing principles

Answer

MET is based on Motivational Interviewing principles and uses client feedback and empathic counseling to strengthen intrinsic motivation for change.

Question 4

A counselor suspects a client is suicidal but the client denies it. The MOST appropriate next step is to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a thorough suicide risk assessment using a validated tool

Answer

A validated suicide risk assessment provides structured information to determine level of risk and appropriate intervention, even when the client denies ideation.

Question 5

According to social learning theory, which factor MOST influences an individual's likelihood of developing a substance use disorder?

Accepted Answer

Observational learning from peers and modeling of substance use behaviors

Answer

Social learning theory, associated with Bandura, emphasizes that substance use is often learned through observation and reinforcement from peers and family.

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Practice Test

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Practice Test

CADC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Ultimate 5