Chemical Dependency Counselor License Exam General Practice 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the 'transtheoretical model' stage where a client acknowledges a problem but is not yet committed to change?

Accepted Answer

Contemplation

Answer

In the contemplation stage, individuals recognize a problem exists but are ambivalent about making a change.

Question 2

A counselor discovers their client is a former romantic partner. The most appropriate first action is to:

Accepted Answer

Consult a supervisor and arrange for client referral

Answer

Pre-existing personal relationships constitute a dual relationship; the counselor should consult and refer to avoid exploitation.

Question 3

Which neurotransmitter is most directly implicated in the rewarding effects of alcohol and opioids?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine

Answer

Dopamine release in the nucleus accumbens is the primary mechanism underlying the rewarding effects of alcohol and opioids.

Question 4

Motivational Interviewing is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A client-centered method for eliciting intrinsic motivation to change

Answer

MI is a collaborative, client-centered style that draws out the client's own motivation and reasons for change.

Question 5

Under HIPAA, a chemical dependency counselor may release a client's records without consent in which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A court issues a valid subpoena or court order

Answer

A valid court order or subpoena is a legally recognized basis for disclosing records without patient consent under HIPAA.

Chemical Dependency Counselor License Exam Practice Test