CADC Sample questions and answers 2022/2023

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate course of action for a counselor that encounters an ethical dilemma? Discuss dilemma with their clinical supervisor At the beginning of the initial counseling session with a child whose parent has a substance use disorder, the child stubbornly refuses to leave the waiting room, even with parental coaxing. The counselor says to the child: "You are not sure that you want to be here today. You don't know me and you're not sure that you will like me. I'll leave my office door open, and your mother and I will be in there. When you are ready, you can come in." The counselor's response is an example of empathic reflection. In group therapy, a client consistently perceives another group member as an angry, critical man like her father. This is an example of which of the following? Transference How can trauma disorders complicate the treatment of substance use disorders? Undiagnosed trauma symptoms can be mistaken as an unwillingness to engage in treatment A client with an alcohol use disorder that also presents with depressive symptoms would benefit MOST from which of the following? reatment of both disorders concurrently What is the MOST probable classification for a substance that causes a client to experience an instant euphoric flash when using? CNS Stimulant A client in a methadone maintenance program reports an increase in anxiety and drug cravings. It is MOST appropriate for the counselor to determine if the client is experiencing anxiety associated with withdrawal. What is one of the first steps in the treatment planning process? Prioritize the problems that have been identified during assessment in collaboration with the client Which of the following is NOT one of the basic principles of ethics? Right to Privacy Which of the following is an example of a treatment plan goal for a client? Incorporating healthy activities into everyday life A wife refers her husband for substance abuse counseling. His drug of choice is cocaine, which he has been using episodically with friends—biweekly to weekly—for some years. She is disturbed at the illicit nature of the drug and the long-standing quality of the use. Given the information provided, how is his use of cocaine BEST described? A.Substance abuse B. Cocaine dependence C.Recreational use D. Cocaine addiction Recreational Use