Chemical Dependency Counselor License Exam General Practice 3

Question 1

Which of the following BEST characterizes a co-occurring disorder (COD)?

Accepted Answer

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

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A substance use disorder combined with a medical illness

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Two substance use disorders occurring at the same time

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A mental health disorder caused exclusively by substance use

Question 2

The concept of 'enabling' in the context of addiction treatment refers to:

Accepted Answer

Behaviors by others that shield an addict from consequences of use

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Teaching coping skills that empower the client

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A therapeutic technique to build client self-efficacy

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Providing harm reduction tools such as naloxone

Question 3

According to the DSM-5, the minimum number of criteria required to meet a diagnosis of Mild Substance Use Disorder is:

Accepted Answer

2

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1

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4

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6

Question 4

A counselor uses 'rolling with resistance' during a session. This technique is associated with:

Accepted Answer

Motivational Interviewing

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Question 5

Which medication is used specifically to manage alcohol withdrawal and prevent seizures?

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines

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Naltrexone

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Disulfiram

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Bupropion

Question 6

The primary purpose of a treatment plan in chemical dependency counseling is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide a structured, individualized roadmap for the client's recovery goals and interventions

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Document billing codes for insurance reimbursement

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Meet licensing board requirements with minimal clinical relevance

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Record all prior substance use history in detail

Question 7

Which of the following best describes 'secondary prevention' in addiction counseling?

Accepted Answer

Early identification and intervention for at-risk individuals who have begun using

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Preventing substance use before it begins in the general population

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Long-term rehabilitation for individuals with severe addiction

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Harm reduction strategies for active users