Chemical Dependency Counselor Assessment Flashcards
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Which assessment tool is most commonly used to screen for alcohol use disorder severity in a clinical intake setting?
Answer: CAGE questionnaire
The CAGE questionnaire is a widely validated 4-item tool specifically designed to screen for problematic alcohol use.
A client in early recovery reports cravings triggered by passing a bar. This is best explained by which concept?
Answer: Classical conditioning
Classical conditioning links environmental cues (the bar) to conditioned cravings developed during active use.
Under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, a counselor can release a client's SUD treatment records without consent when:
Answer: A court issues a valid order meeting Part 2 standards
42 CFR Part 2 requires a court order that meets specific criteria before SUD records can be disclosed without patient consent.
Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model describes a client who acknowledges a problem but is not yet committed to changing?
Answer: Contemplation
In the Contemplation stage, individuals are ambivalent—aware of the problem but weighing pros and cons of change.
Motivational Interviewing's 'rolling with resistance' technique primarily involves:
Answer: Reflecting the client's ambivalence without argument
Rolling with resistance means not opposing the client but instead reflecting their perspective to reduce defensiveness.
A client on methadone maintenance reports selling a portion of their dose. The counselor's first obligation is to:
Answer: Document the concern and consult with the treatment team
The counselor must document, consult the treatment team, and follow the program's diversion protocol before taking action.
Which withdrawal syndrome is considered medically life-threatening and requires immediate medical evaluation?
Answer: Alcohol withdrawal
Alcohol withdrawal can progress to delirium tremens with seizures and is potentially fatal without medical management.
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