CADC Screening and Assessment 2

Question 1

Which screening tool uses a single question — 'How many times in the past year have you used an illegal drug or used a prescription medication for non-medical reasons?' — as its primary screen?

Accepted Answer

Single-Question Screening (NIDA)

Answer

NIDA's single-question screen is validated for detecting drug use disorders in primary care settings.

Question 2

The AUDIT-C is a shortened version of the AUDIT that focuses primarily on which three items?

Accepted Answer

Frequency of drinking, typical quantity, and frequency of heavy drinking

Answer

AUDIT-C captures consumption patterns (frequency, quantity, and binge frequency) and reliably identifies hazardous alcohol use.

Question 3

During a comprehensive assessment, a counselor discovers a client's alcohol use began following a traumatic event. This information is MOST relevant to which assessment domain?

Accepted Answer

Biopsychosocial history including trauma

Answer

A biopsychosocial assessment integrates biological, psychological, and social factors — including trauma history — to inform treatment planning.

Question 4

Which level of the ASAM criteria indicates the need for medically managed intensive inpatient treatment?

Accepted Answer

Level 4.0

Answer

ASAM Level 4.0 is medically managed intensive inpatient treatment for clients with severe biomedical or psychiatric complications.

Question 5

A client scores 8 or above on the AUDIT. This score indicates:

Accepted Answer

Hazardous or harmful alcohol use warranting a brief intervention

Answer

An AUDIT score of 8–15 suggests hazardous or harmful use; scores of 16+ suggest likely dependence.

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

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

CADC Screening and Assessment 2