CDCA CDCA Co-occurring Disorders & Dual Diagnosis 3

Question 1

The ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria assess which dimension related to co-occurring disorders?

Accepted Answer

Emotional, behavioral, or cognitive conditions and complications (Dimension 3)

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Employment status and financial resources only

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Family history of addiction as the sole placement factor

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Geographic proximity to treatment facilities

Question 2

A client reports using alcohol heavily to 'calm down' social anxiety before gatherings. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Self-medication of an anxiety disorder with alcohol, a common pattern in co-occurring disorders

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Controlled social drinking with no clinical significance

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Pure alcohol use disorder with no psychiatric component

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A cultural tradition that should not be addressed in treatment

Question 3

Which of the following statements about substance-induced disorders is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

Substance-induced disorders (e.g., substance-induced depression) typically resolve within days to weeks of abstinence

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Substance-induced disorders are permanent and do not improve with abstinence

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Substance-induced disorders are always more severe than independent psychiatric disorders

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Substance-induced disorders require the same long-term treatment as independent mental health disorders

Question 4

In integrated dual diagnosis treatment, the CDCA's role in addressing a client's mental health symptoms is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide supportive counseling, monitor symptoms, collaborate with mental health providers, and facilitate appropriate referrals under supervision

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Independently adjust psychiatric medications when symptoms worsen

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Avoid discussing mental health topics and focus only on substance use

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Diagnose mental health disorders and develop independent psychiatric treatment plans

Question 5

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) co-occurring with substance use disorder presents a treatment challenge because:

Accepted Answer

Some ADHD medications have abuse potential, requiring careful monitoring and collaboration with prescribers

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ADHD and SUD cannot occur in the same individual

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ADHD always resolves when a client achieves abstinence

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ADHD medications are contraindicated in all SUD clients without exception

Question 6

When a client with co-occurring disorders relapses, the CDCA should respond by:

Accepted Answer

Exploring the relapse as a learning opportunity, assessing safety, and adjusting the treatment plan to address contributing factors

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Immediately discharging the client for violating program rules

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Withholding information about the relapse from the treatment team

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Telling the client they clearly do not want to recover