CAT Addiction Technician Foundational Knowledge 4

Question 1

A client on methadone maintenance therapy misses three consecutive clinic visits. The FIRST action the addiction technician should take is:

Accepted Answer

Attempt to contact the client to assess their safety and status

Answer

Client safety is the priority; attempting to contact a client who has missed visits ensures they are safe and helps re-engage them in treatment.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a 'trigger' in addiction recovery?

Accepted Answer

Attending a party where others are drinking

Answer

A trigger is any person, place, thing, or emotion that evokes a craving or urge to use substances, such as attending social events associated with past use.

Question 3

The DSM-5 diagnosis of Alcohol Use Disorder requires meeting at least how many criteria within a 12-month period?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

The DSM-5 requires at least 2 of 11 criteria to be met within a 12-month period for a diagnosis of Alcohol Use Disorder.

Question 4

Which best describes the concept of 'relapse prevention' in addiction treatment?

Accepted Answer

Teaching clients to identify high-risk situations and develop coping strategies

Answer

Relapse prevention involves identifying high-risk situations, thought patterns, and behaviors, and developing specific coping strategies to maintain sobriety.

Question 5

A client reports feeling depressed and hopeless during their first month of sobriety. This MOST likely represents:

Accepted Answer

Post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) or adjustment to sobriety

Answer

Mood disturbances including depression are common during early recovery as the brain adjusts to functioning without substances (PAWS).

(CAT) Certified Addiction Technician Practice Test

(CAT) Certified Addiction Technician Practice Test

CAT Addiction Technician Foundational Knowledge 4