CAS Co-Occurring Disorders & Dual Diagnosis 2

Question 1

Which mental health disorder most frequently co-occurs with alcohol use disorder?

Accepted Answer

Major depressive disorder

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Schizophrenia

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Borderline personality disorder

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 2

A counselor is treating a client with PTSD and opioid use disorder. Which therapeutic approach has the strongest evidence base for treating both conditions simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Seeking Safety

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Motivational Interviewing alone

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12-Step facilitation only

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Psychoeducation without trauma processing

Question 3

When distinguishing between a substance-induced mood disorder and an independent major depressive episode, the CAS should evaluate symptoms:

Accepted Answer

During a period of sustained abstinence of at least 4 weeks

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Only while the client is actively using

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Immediately upon intake before any detox

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Using only self-report instruments

Question 4

Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) is characterized by which core feature?

Accepted Answer

One treatment team addresses both mental health and substance use in a coordinated manner

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Mental health and substance use are treated in separate, specialized programs

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Medication management is the primary intervention for both disorders

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Clients must achieve sobriety before mental health treatment begins

Question 5

Clients with co-occurring bipolar disorder and stimulant use disorder are at elevated risk for:

Accepted Answer

Manic episode precipitation and cycle acceleration

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Reduced impulsivity during manic phases

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Lower rates of psychosis compared to stimulant users without bipolar

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Spontaneous remission without intervention

Question 6

In a co-occurring disorder context, 'diagnostic overshadowing' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Attributing mental health symptoms solely to substance use, thereby missing an independent psychiatric diagnosis

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Over-prescribing psychiatric medication to substance-involved clients

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Using substance use history to overshadow family system factors

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Prioritizing diagnostic labeling over client-centered care

Question 7

Which stage of the IDDT model focuses on helping clients who are not yet acknowledging their co-occurring disorder engage with treatment?

Accepted Answer

Persuasion stage

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Engagement stage

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Active treatment stage

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Relapse prevention stage