FREE CASAC Alcohol And Drug Counselor Questions and Answers

Question 1

___________is the essential first step in determining the possible causes of addiction for the person and the most appropriate treatment modality for his or her needs.

Accepted Answer

Assessment

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Screening

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Intake

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Orientation

Question 2

You have assessed your client and determined that he is a problem drinker. He insists that the reason he drinks is because of his wife's behavior. Your initial objective should be to help him:

Accepted Answer

Take responsibility for his behavior.

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Get his wife into counseling with him.

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Develop a more positive perception of himself.

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Effect a behavioral intervention.

Question 3

As a certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, maintaining client confidentiality is a fundamental responsibility. Under which of the following circumstances might it be permissible to break confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

A client expresses a detailed plan to harm themselves or others.

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A client casually mentions past drug use during a session.

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A client's family member calls asking for an update on their progress.

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A client is recognized by another client in the waiting room.

Question 4

The branch of pharmacology that deals with the biological, biochemical, and physical characteristics of natural drugs is:

Accepted Answer

Pharmacognosy.

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Pharmacodynamics.

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Pharmacokinetics.

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Pharmacotherapeutics.

Question 5

Sarah, a counselor in a drug treatment center, grew up in an alcoholic home and still has strained relationships. Which statement BEST describes Sarah's situation?

Accepted Answer

Sarah can expect her unresolved conflicts to rise to the surface because of her work in the treatment center.

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Sarah can resolve her personal pain by working professionally with addicted family units in a treatment center.

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Sarah may be more comfortable with her clients because she is familiar with their behavior.

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Sarah may have unfinished business with her parents.

Question 6

The measurement of progress toward treatment plan goals is best assessed by:

Accepted Answer

Reviewing documentation in progress notes.

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Asking the client to write a personal evaluation of his/her own progress.

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Consulting with the client's significant others.

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Referring the client to a professional outside your agency for an objective review.

Question 7

The provision of information concerning alcohol and other drug abuse and the available services and resources, is termed:

Accepted Answer

Client education.

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Case management.

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Counseling.

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Consultation.

Question 8

If a client appears to be in denial due to discrepancies stated during an intake interview, which of the following statements by the counselor would  be MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

I'm not sure I understand. Let me check this out

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First you tell me one thing, then another. Which is really the truth?

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There's a lot of confusion in your story

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Addiction fosters denial

Question 9

What was one of Bill's primary treatment goals during his counseling? (refer question 138)

Accepted Answer

To spend at least four hours every other weekend with his children.

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To secure a new job with better work hours.

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To attend 90 A.A. meetings in 90 days.

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To become financially stable and eliminate his debt.

Question 10

Of the following statements made by a client in a group, which would MOST warrant documentation in the client's progress notes?

Accepted Answer

Ever since I stopped drinking, my emotional swings have been quite intense.

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I'm finding the support from this group to be very helpful.

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Let's change the subject. Did anyone see the game last night?

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Getting caught for drunk driving was a mixed blessing.