FREE Introduction to Chemical Dependency Counselor License Question and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following stages in the formation of an effective group presents the counselor with the least amount of difficulty?

Accepted Answer

Performing

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Forming

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Storming

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None of the above

Question 2

What consideration doesn't a treatment plan's construction deem essential among the problems taken into account while constructing one for a person struggling with drug abuse?

Accepted Answer

Neighborhood ethic makeup

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Client’s objectives

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Treatment goals

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List of strengths and weaknesses

Question 3

Which of the following is not a primary objective of the majority of groups?

Accepted Answer

To learn to confront aggressively with few regard to other

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A growing empathetic understanding of the needs of others

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The learning of the ability to trust one’s self and others

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Interpersonal learning

Question 4

Which of the following statements best describes the aims established for treatment objectives?

Accepted Answer

By the end of the treatment program, the client will develop and demonstrate effective coping strategies to manage triggers and cravings associated with alcohol use.

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The client will attend NA following discharge

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The client will abstain from alcohol forever

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The client will accept her alcoholism

Question 5

Which of the following evaluation methods may a counselor consider a less important tool when evaluating treatment options for a client with a long history of substance dependence and several treatments?

Accepted Answer

None of the above

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Clinical interviews

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Counselor’s observations

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Measurement instruments

Question 6

All of the following are signs that someone would benefit from inpatient therapy, with the exception of:

Accepted Answer

Continued use of marijuana

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Use of alcohol to prevent withdrawal symptoms

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Inability to engage in daily living skills

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Cocaine use that impairs functioning at work

Question 7

For clients who have finished your inpatient program successfully, you lead an aftercare group. Once a week, this group meets on an outpatient basis. You learn that a patient who was receiving inpatient treatment concurrently with some of your aftercare patients overdosed and passed away. What should you do next?

Accepted Answer

Process the death only if brought up by a group member

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Start your next group session by processing this loss and how the group members feel

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Do not mention the death, re-direct if brought up in group

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Attend the funeral services to pay your respects

Question 8

It is a favorable working environment that promotes the client's collaboration and trust.

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Rapport

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Tremors

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Tachycardia

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Self Efficacy

Question 9

It classifies those who might have a condition from those who DO NOT have one.

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Screening Instrument

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Validity

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Reliability

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Treatment Planning

Question 10

It is the procedure through which the client and counselor identify and rank issues that need to be resolved, decide on short- and long-term requirements and goals, and select the appropriate treatment strategies and resources.

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Treatment Planning

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Validity

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Screening Instrument

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Reliability