CFC CFC Substance Abuse & Addiction in Forensic Settings

Question 1

Which screening tool is most commonly used in forensic settings to identify alcohol use disorders?

Accepted Answer

AUDIT

Answer

The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is widely used in forensic and criminal justice settings to screen for alcohol use disorders.

Question 2

A forensic counselor working with a drug court client should prioritize which approach when a relapse occurs?

Accepted Answer

View relapse as part of recovery and adjust the treatment plan

Answer

In drug court settings, relapse is understood as a component of the recovery process, and the counselor should use it as a clinical opportunity to refine the treatment plan.

Question 3

Which pharmacotherapy is FDA-approved for the treatment of opioid use disorder in incarcerated individuals?

Accepted Answer

Naltrexone (extended-release injectable)

Answer

Extended-release injectable naltrexone (Vivitrol) is FDA-approved for opioid use disorder and can be administered in correctional settings without the regulatory restrictions of methadone.

Question 4

The term 'co-occurring disorders' in forensic counseling refers to:

Accepted Answer

A substance use disorder combined with a mental health disorder

Answer

Co-occurring disorders (also called dual diagnosis) describes the presence of both a substance use disorder and a psychiatric mental health disorder in the same individual.

Question 5

Which motivational technique is most appropriate when a forensic client is in the pre-contemplation stage of change?

Accepted Answer

Raise awareness about the consequences of substance use without confrontation

Answer

Clients in pre-contemplation are not yet considering change, so the counselor should build awareness and plant seeds of concern using reflective listening rather than action-oriented tasks.

CFC - Certified Forensic Counselor Practice Test

CFC - Certified Forensic Counselor Practice Test

CFC CFC Substance Abuse & Addiction in Forensic Settings