CADC Education and Training 4

Question 1

A counselor is developing an educational handout about cannabis use disorder for adolescents. Which consideration should guide the reading level?

Accepted Answer

6th–8th grade level

Answer

Health education materials for general audiences, especially adolescents, should target a 6th–8th grade reading level to maximize accessibility and comprehension.

Question 2

Which evidence-based educational intervention uses structured family sessions to teach about addiction dynamics, enabling, and communication skills?

Accepted Answer

CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training)

Answer

CRAFT trains family members in behavioral strategies to reduce their loved one's substance use and improve their own wellbeing through structured education.

Question 3

When a counselor uses role-play in a skills training group for clients, the PRIMARY educational benefit is:

Accepted Answer

Providing clients with vicarious learning and behavioral rehearsal

Answer

Role-play enables behavioral rehearsal and vicarious learning, allowing clients to practice coping skills in a safe environment before applying them in real life.

Question 4

Under IC&RC competency standards, which of the following is classified as a required training area for substance use disorder counselors?

Accepted Answer

HIV/AIDS and infectious disease education

Answer

IC&RC and most state credentialing boards require training in HIV/AIDS and infectious disease due to the high co-occurrence with substance use disorders.

Question 5

A CADC counselor delivering education notices a client becoming increasingly anxious about relapse statistics. The BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the anxiety and shift to coping skills relevant to their concern

Answer

Acknowledging emotional responses and pivoting to relevant coping content demonstrates person-centered education and maintains therapeutic alliance.

(CADC) Certification Prep and Alcohol and Drug Counselor Practice Test

(CADC) Certification Prep and Alcohol and Drug Counselor Practice Test

CADC Education and Training 4