TCC Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling 3

Question 1

Relapse prevention planning in addiction counseling is most associated with which theorist(s) and approach?

Accepted Answer

G. Alan Marlatt & Judith Gordon and cognitive-behavioral principles

Answer

Relapse prevention was developed by G. Alan Marlatt and Judith Gordon using cognitive-behavioral principles, focusing on identifying triggers, high-risk situations, and developing effective coping strategies.

Question 2

The 12-step program model of recovery originated with which organization?

Accepted Answer

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Answer

The 12-step model originated with Alcoholics Anonymous, founded in 1935, and has since been adapted for many other substance and behavioral addictions including Narcotics Anonymous and Gamblers Anonymous.

Question 3

Naltrexone is FDA-approved for the treatment of which substance use disorder(s)?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder

Answer

Naltrexone, an opioid antagonist, is FDA-approved for treating both alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder by blocking the euphoric and reinforcing effects of these substances.

Question 4

In Texas, which agency is primarily responsible for licensing Chemical Dependency Counselors (CDCs)?

Accepted Answer

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

Answer

In Texas, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is responsible for licensing Chemical Dependency Counselors and regulating substance abuse treatment facilities in the state.

Question 5

Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) in substance abuse counseling is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A brief therapeutic approach using MI principles to strengthen a client's own motivation for change

Answer

Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) is a brief, structured intervention that applies motivational interviewing principles to quickly build the client's internal motivation and commitment to change.

(TCC) Texas Counselor Certification Practice Test

(TCC) Texas Counselor Certification Practice Test

TCC Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling 3