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

Answer

Co-occurring disorders refer to the simultaneous presence of both a substance use disorder and at least one mental health disorder.

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

Answer

Enabling describes actions by family or friends that unintentionally protect the addict from the natural consequences of their substance use.

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

Answer

The DSM-5 requires 2–3 criteria for a mild substance use disorder diagnosis out of 11 possible criteria.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Motivational Interviewing

Answer

Rolling with resistance is a core MI strategy that avoids direct confrontation by reflecting or reframing the client's resistance.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines

Answer

Benzodiazepines are the first-line pharmacological treatment for managing alcohol withdrawal symptoms, including prevention of seizures.

Chemical Dependency Counselor License Exam Practice Test