CAS CAS Recovery Support & Community Resources 2

Question 1

Recovery housing is classified into four levels by SAMHSA; Level IV (highest structure) is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A clinically managed residential facility with 24-hour support

Answer

Level IV recovery housing provides the highest support, featuring 24-hour clinical staff, structured programming, and intensive case management.

Question 2

The concept of 'recovery capital' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The breadth and depth of internal and external resources available to initiate and sustain recovery

Answer

Recovery capital encompasses personal, family, social, and community assets—such as housing, employment, social support, and coping skills—that support long-term recovery.

Question 3

When linking a client to community resources, a CAS should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Assess the client's specific needs, preferences, and barriers

Answer

Individualized assessment of the client's needs, preferences, cultural background, and barriers ensures that referrals are appropriate and more likely to result in successful engagement.

Question 4

Employment is considered a critical recovery support because it primarily:

Accepted Answer

Provides structure, purpose, and financial stability that support sustained recovery

Answer

Employment supports recovery by offering daily structure, sense of purpose, social connection, and the financial resources needed for stable housing and self-sufficiency.

Question 5

Warm handoffs in addiction care refer to:

Accepted Answer

A direct, facilitated introduction between a client and the next service provider to improve care continuity

Answer

A warm handoff involves a direct, real-time introduction—often in person or by phone—between the referring provider and the receiving provider in the client's presence, reducing dropout at care transitions.

(CAS) Certified Addiction Specialist Practice Test

(CAS) Certified Addiction Specialist Practice Test

CAS CAS Recovery Support & Community Resources 2