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LCDC – Assessment (Latest Update) Questions & Answers Assessment An ongoing process through which the counselor collaborates with the client and others to gather and interpret information necessary for planning treatment and evaluating client progress. Tools include: 1. observations 2...

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LCDC – Assessment (Latest Update) Questions
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Assessment ✔✔An ongoing process through which the counselor collaborates

with the client and


others to gather and interpret information necessary for planning treatment and

evaluating client


progress. Tools include:

1. observations


2. clinical interviews


3.laboratory tests


4. tests and self-report inventories (instruments)


Assessment Considerations ✔✔1. Cultural Relevance - taking into account the

client's social


context.


2. Client Explanation - procedures, purpose of assessment, most helpful

interventions available


& ability to ask questions.

, LCDC – Assessment (Latest Update) Questions
& Answers
Biopsychosocial Perspective ✔✔Recognizes that there are biological,

psychological and social


causes of substance abuse and dependence.


Biological Factors ✔✔Brain chemistry problems, which may be genetic. Genetics

influence


biochemistry, and biochemistry makes some people particularly vulnerable to

addiction to


certain drugs one they try them.


Psychological Factors ✔✔Cognitive styles, personality traits, and early

developmental


experiences.


Social Factors ✔✔Poverty, oppression, poorly developed social skills, and family

dysfunction.


Assessment Information ✔✔1. Presenting problems


2. Alcohol and other drug use

, LCDC – Assessment (Latest Update) Questions
& Answers
3. Psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment


4. Medical history

5. Current health status


6. Family relationships


7. Social and leisure activities


8. Education and vocational training


9. Employment history


10. Legal problems


11. Mental/ emotional functioning


12. Strengths and weaknesses


Immediate Medical Evaluation Needed ✔✔Client's who present with:


1. Hallucinations


2. Severe tremors


3. Tachycardia


4. Confusion or delirium

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