CASAC Alcohol And Drug Counselor 3

Question 1

Which screening instrument uses a series of 10 questions specifically designed to identify hazardous and harmful patterns of alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test)

Answer

CAGE questionnaire

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DAST-10

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ASI (Addiction Severity Index)

Question 2

In the context of motivational interviewing, what does the acronym OARS represent?

Accepted Answer

Open questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, Summarizing

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Outcomes, Analysis, Reflection, Summary

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Observation, Assessment, Recommendation, Support

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Outreach, Advocacy, Referral, Services

Question 3

Which federal law protects the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records and is more restrictive than HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

42 CFR Part 2

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The Americans with Disabilities Act

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The Mental Health Parity Act

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The Affordable Care Act

Question 4

A client who has been abstinent from cocaine for six months reports that walking past the neighborhood where they used to buy drugs triggers intense cravings. This is best explained by which concept?

Accepted Answer

Classical conditioning (cue-reactivity)

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Operant conditioning

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Social learning theory

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Cognitive dissonance

Question 5

What is the recommended first step when a substance abuse counselor suspects that a client is experiencing suicidal ideation?

Accepted Answer

Directly and calmly ask the client about suicidal thoughts

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Immediately call 911

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Avoid discussing it to prevent planting the idea

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Refer the client to a psychiatrist and end the session

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'tolerance' as it relates to substance use disorders?

Accepted Answer

Needing increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the same effect

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Accepting that addiction is a lifelong disease

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The ability to function normally despite heavy substance use

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A willingness to try new treatment approaches