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)

Answer

ASAM Dimension 3 specifically evaluates emotional, behavioral, and cognitive conditions and complications, including co-occurring mental health disorders, to guide appropriate level of care placement.

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

Answer

Using alcohol to manage social anxiety symptoms exemplifies the self-medication pattern seen in co-occurring anxiety and alcohol use disorders.

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

Answer

Substance-induced mood and anxiety disorders typically remit within days to weeks of sustained abstinence, unlike independent psychiatric disorders that persist beyond the period of intoxication/withdrawal.

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

Answer

CDCAs support integrated care by monitoring and communicating about mental health symptoms and coordinating with the broader treatment team, within their scope of practice.

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

Answer

Stimulant medications used for ADHD have abuse potential, so CDCAs and treatment teams must monitor for misuse while ensuring the client receives appropriate psychiatric care.

(CDCA) Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Practice Test

(CDCA) Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Practice Test

CDCA CDCA Co-occurring Disorders & Dual Diagnosis 3