Chemical Dependency Counselor License Exam Screening and Assessment 3

Question 1

The CRAFFT screening tool is most appropriate for use with which population?

Accepted Answer

Adolescents to screen for alcohol and drug-related risk

Answer

CRAFFT is a validated six-item behavioral health screen designed specifically for adolescents to identify substance use risk.

Question 2

A client is assessed using the Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN). This tool is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment measuring multiple domains of functioning

Answer

The GAIN is a comprehensive, standardized assessment covering substance use, mental health, physical health, risk behaviors, environment, and service utilization.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a collateral source of information during a substance use assessment?

Accepted Answer

Interview with the client's spouse with appropriate consent

Answer

Collateral sources are third parties — such as family members, employers, or prior treatment records — who can provide additional information beyond self-report.

Question 4

When assessing a client's readiness to change substance use, a counselor using the Transtheoretical Model would identify a client who says 'I know I have a problem but I'm not ready to do anything about it' as being in which stage?

Accepted Answer

Contemplation

Answer

Contemplation involves acknowledging a problem exists but ambivalence about changing — not yet committed to action.

Question 5

The primary distinction between a screening and a comprehensive assessment in chemical dependency counseling is that screening:

Accepted Answer

Identifies the presence or likelihood of a problem to determine if further evaluation is needed

Answer

Screening is a brief first-pass process to identify risk or probable problems, while comprehensive assessment provides detailed diagnostic and treatment-planning information.

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Chemical Dependency Counselor License Exam Screening and Assessment 3