CAP Addictions Professional Core Knowledge and Competencies 4

Question 1

A counselor notices a client appears sedated, has constricted pupils, and slowed breathing. Which substance class is MOST likely responsible?

Accepted Answer

Opioids

Answer

Stimulants

Answer

Cannabis

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Hallucinogens

Question 2

Which type of group therapy focuses on interpersonal learning and uses here-and-now interactions among members as a primary therapeutic tool?

Accepted Answer

Process group

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Psychoeducation group

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Skills training group

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Support group

Question 3

The disease model of addiction is BEST supported by which of the following findings?

Accepted Answer

Genetic factors account for 40-60% of addiction vulnerability

Answer

Addiction is caused solely by moral weakness

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All substance users eventually become addicted

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Willpower alone is sufficient to overcome addiction

Question 4

A client in early recovery who begins attending church, exercising daily, and volunteering is BEST described as building:

Accepted Answer

Recovery capital

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Defense mechanisms

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Compensatory behaviors

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A geographic cure

Question 5

Which withdrawal syndrome is considered potentially life-threatening and may require medical management?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol withdrawal

Answer

Cannabis withdrawal

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Opioid withdrawal

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Stimulant withdrawal

Question 6

The ethical principle of 'nonmaleficence' in addictions counseling BEST refers to:

Accepted Answer

Avoiding actions that cause harm to clients

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Promoting client welfare and well-being

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Respecting client autonomy and self-determination

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Treating all clients equally and fairly

Question 7

Which family therapy concept describes the tendency of family members to unconsciously support or enable a loved one's substance use?

Accepted Answer

Codependency

Answer

Triangulation

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Enmeshment

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Parentification