CAT Study Guide 2026
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📋 CAT Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CAT Topics to Study (37)
✍️ Sample CAT Questions & Answers
1. When a client's psychiatric symptoms worsen shortly after stopping substance use, the addiction technician should:
The addiction technician should document observed changes in behavior or symptoms and promptly consult supervising clinical or medical staff, as this is within proper scope of practice.
2. The 'disease model' of addiction proposes that substance use disorder is:
The disease model, supported by ASAM and NIDA, characterizes addiction as a chronic brain disorder influenced by genetic, environmental, and developmental factors.
3. Which type of intervention involves family members and close associates confronting a loved one about their substance use in a structured, planned meeting?
The Johnson Model (confrontational) intervention involves gathering the client's significant others to present documented concerns and offer treatment options.
4. How should risk be managed in Assessment and Screening?
Effective risk management involves a systematic process of identifying, evaluating, and addressing potential threats.
5. Which document formally records the agreed-upon goals, objectives, and services for a client's addiction treatment?
The individualized treatment plan documents the specific goals, objectives, and services tailored to the individual client's needs.
6. Which of the following is an example of a 'trigger' in addiction recovery?
A trigger is any person, place, thing, or emotion that evokes a craving or urge to use substances, such as attending social events associated with past use.