CAT Addiction Technician Screening and Diagnosis 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Addiction Severity Index (ASI)?

Accepted Answer

To provide a multidimensional assessment of problem severity across life domains

Answer

The ASI evaluates seven life domains — medical, employment, alcohol, drugs, legal, family/social, and psychiatric — to assess problem severity comprehensively.

Question 2

A 17-year-old presents for substance use evaluation. Which screening tool was specifically developed and validated for adolescent populations?

Accepted Answer

CRAFFT

Answer

The CRAFFT is a validated screening tool designed specifically for adolescents, addressing Car, Relax, Alone, Forget, Friends, Trouble.

Question 3

When conducting a comprehensive substance use assessment, collecting a client's 'substance use history' should include:

Accepted Answer

All substances ever used, age of first use, patterns, and consequences

Answer

A thorough substance use history captures all substances, onset ages, use patterns, consequences, and prior treatment to guide diagnosis and planning.

Question 4

The DAST-10 (Drug Abuse Screening Test) is designed primarily to screen for:

Accepted Answer

Problems related to drug use other than alcohol

Answer

The DAST-10 focuses specifically on drug use (excluding alcohol) and yields a score indicating whether further assessment is needed.

Question 5

A client denies substance use despite collateral reports and a positive urine screen. This behavior is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Denial

Answer

Denial is the defense mechanism by which a client refuses to acknowledge substance use or its consequences despite objective evidence.

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CAT Addiction Technician Screening and Diagnosis 3