CAP Addictions Professional Core Knowledge and Competencies 2

Question 1

Which neurotransmitter system is primarily implicated in the reinforcing effects of most addictive substances?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine

Answer

Serotonin

Answer

GABA

Answer

Acetylcholine

Question 2

A client describes using alcohol every evening to 'unwind' and reports irritability when unable to drink. This pattern BEST reflects which stage of the addiction cycle?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal/negative affect

Answer

Binge/intoxication

Answer

Preoccupation/anticipation

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Tolerance development

Question 3

According to the ASAM criteria, which dimension addresses a client's ability to manage daily responsibilities and cope with life stressors without substance use?

Accepted Answer

Dimension 5: Relapse, Continued Use, or Continued Problem Potential

Answer

Dimension 3: Emotional, Behavioral, or Cognitive Conditions

Answer

Dimension 6: Recovery/Living Environment

Answer

Dimension 4: Readiness to Change

Question 4

Which principle of motivational interviewing involves the counselor summarizing the client's ambivalence about change to reinforce change talk?

Accepted Answer

Developing discrepancy

Answer

Expressing empathy

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Rolling with resistance

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Supporting self-efficacy

Question 5

A co-occurring diagnosis of major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

A dual diagnosis requiring integrated treatment

Answer

A contraindication to SUD treatment

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A secondary condition to be addressed after sobriety

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A misdiagnosis since symptoms overlap

Question 6

Which medication is FDA-approved for reducing cravings and the rewarding effects of alcohol in alcohol use disorder?

Accepted Answer

Naltrexone

Answer

Disulfiram

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Acamprosate

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Buprenorphine

Question 7

The concept of 'geographic cure' in addiction refers to:

Accepted Answer

Believing that changing location will resolve addiction

Answer

Using travel therapy as a treatment modality

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A relapse prevention technique involving environmental changes

Answer

Moving clients to sober living environments