CAT Co-occurring Disorders and Dual Diagnosis 3

Question 1

Which of the following is a key principle of trauma-informed care in addiction treatment?

Accepted Answer

Recognizing that many clients in treatment have trauma histories that influence their behaviors and treatment needs

Answer

Trauma-informed care acknowledges the widespread impact of trauma and integrates this understanding into all aspects of treatment to avoid re-traumatization and support recovery.

Question 2

A client with anxiety disorder reports using benzodiazepines prescribed by their physician but takes more than prescribed to manage anxiety. The addiction technician should:

Accepted Answer

Document the concern and communicate it to the supervising clinical team

Answer

Documenting and reporting medication concerns to the supervising clinical team is within the addiction technician's scope of practice; contacting prescribers or adjusting medications is not.

Question 3

Which of the following best explains why clients with co-occurring disorders often have poorer treatment outcomes when mental health is not addressed?

Accepted Answer

Mental health disorders can independently drive substance use and increase relapse risk if left untreated

Answer

Untreated mental health disorders can sustain substance cravings, impair coping skills, and directly drive relapse, making integrated treatment essential for improved outcomes.

Question 4

Which tool is commonly used to screen for depression in addiction treatment settings?

Accepted Answer

Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)

Answer

The PHQ-9 is a validated, widely used nine-item screening tool for detecting depressive symptoms and is commonly administered in addiction treatment settings.

Question 5

Stigma associated with mental illness in the context of addiction treatment can:

Accepted Answer

Deter clients from disclosing symptoms or seeking help, worsening outcomes

Answer

Stigma related to mental illness can cause shame and fear of judgment, leading clients to hide symptoms and avoid seeking care, which worsens co-occurring disorder outcomes.

(CAT) Certified Addiction Technician Practice Test

(CAT) Certified Addiction Technician Practice Test

CAT Co-occurring Disorders and Dual Diagnosis 3