CDCA Substance Use Disorder & Recovery Knowledge 4

Question 1

Which model of addiction views substance use disorder primarily as a result of moral failing and personal choice?

Accepted Answer

Moral model

Answer

The moral model attributes addiction to weak willpower or character flaws, a view largely rejected in modern clinical practice in favor of the disease and biopsychosocial models.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'co-occurring disorders' (COD)?

Accepted Answer

The presence of both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder

Answer

Co-occurring disorders (dual diagnosis) refers to the simultaneous presence of a substance use disorder and at least one mental health disorder.

Question 3

What is the primary goal of Motivational Interviewing (MI) when applied to substance use?

Accepted Answer

Eliciting the client's own motivation for change

Answer

MI is a collaborative, client-centered approach designed to elicit and strengthen a client's own intrinsic motivation and commitment to change.

Question 4

A recovering client tells their counselor, 'I can have just one drink at the party — I've been sober two years and I'm in control now.' This thinking pattern is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Rationalization and relapse thinking

Answer

This statement reflects relapse-prone rationalization, where the client minimizes risk and justifies using substances despite recovery history.

Question 5

The CAGE questionnaire is used to screen for which substance use issue?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol problems

Answer

The CAGE (Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener) is a validated 4-item screening tool specifically designed to identify alcohol use problems.

(CDCA) Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Practice Test

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CDCA Substance Use Disorder & Recovery Knowledge 4