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A wife refers her husband for substance abuse counseling. His drug of choice is cocaine which
he has been using episodically with friends at a poker game (biweekly to weekly) for some
years. She is disturbed at the illicit nature of the drug and t...
LCDC Test Questions and Answers 100%
Correct
A wife refers her husband for substance abuse counseling. His drug of choice is cocaine which
he has been using episodically with friends at a poker game (biweekly to weekly) for some
years. She is disturbed at the illicit nature of the drug and the long standing use. He stated that
though he recreationally uses, he doesn't crave cocaine, doesn't seek it out but rather uses with
friends at the game who bring it. He feels that other than his wife being upset, he has no other
social or occupational issues. Given the information provided, how is his use of cocaine BEST
described? CORRECT ANSWER-IT IS NOT described as: Substance abuse, cocaine
intoxication, or cocaine use disorder.
What is Neuroplasticity? CORRECT ANSWER-the ability of the brain to form and
reorganize synaptic connections following an injury or longterm drug use.
What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon? CORRECT ANSWER-1.amount
taken & past experiences
2.mode of administration
3.poly drug use
How is drug tolerance BEST described? CORRECT ANSWER-A (Decreased) sensitivity to a
drug overtime
List some drug cues or triggers: CORRECT ANSWER-1.Prior drug use setting
2.Drug Paraphernalia
3.Seeing others use
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What does (SASSI) stand for & what is it? CORRECT ANSWER-(Substance Abuse Subtle
Screening Inventory)
a brief self-report questionnaire that identifies substance use disorder. For adults & adolescents.
now there's 3rd edition (SASSI-3) for adults. (67 true & false items & a 26 item self report
questions)
What happens as tolerance for barbiturates develops? CORRECT ANSWER-The margin
between intoxication & lethality stays the same.
What is the MOST common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy? CORRECT
ANSWER-Confusion
What does (formication) refer to? CORRECT ANSWER-The sensation of bugs crawling on
skin.
Or (Magnon's syndrome)
What is the organ most damaged by cocaine abuse? CORRECT ANSWER-The Heart
List (3) basic chemical classes of amphetamines: CORRECT ANSWER-
1.Methamphetamine (meth)
2.Amphetamine Sulphate (speed)
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3.Dextroamphetamine (Dexy's)
In terms of difficulty quitting (dependence), which of the following drugs ranks the highest?
CORRECT ANSWER-Nicotine
THC content in marijuana varies widely.
True or false? CORRECT ANSWER-True
Regarding substance abuse, what does the Convergence Theory propose? CORRECT
ANSWER-Rates of substance abuse among women are converging with men.
Which subcategory of alcohol use disorder onset is NOT found in the elderly? CORRECT
ANSWER-(Early onset) alcoholism
At an initial meeting with a new client, what is the FIRST requirement? CORRECT
ANSWER-Establish Rapport
What does motivational interviewing primarily involve? CORRECT ANSWER-Supportive
Persuasion
What percentage of individuals with a dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders) received
treatment for only their mental illness? CORRECT ANSWER-32.9% percent
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What factors can affect screening instrument validity? CORRECT ANSWER-
1.setting/privacy
2.rapport/trust
3.clear instructions
Which function is NOT what a Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor can perform?
CORRECT ANSWER-Diagnose Mental Disorders
What does the acronym (GATE) stand for& what is it? CORRECT ANSWER-1.Gather Info
2.Access Supervision
3.Take action
4.Extend action
(addresses suicidality)
Assessments processes and instruments need to be sensitive to: CORRECT ANSWER-
1.Race & ethnicity
2.Age & gender
3.Disabilities
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