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Q BANK FOR NCAC/CADC II EXAM - CERTIFIED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR – REAL EXAM QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS – PASS FIRST ATTEMPT – NEWEST UPDATE 2026!!! This comprehensive resource is meticulously crafted to equip aspiring alcohol and drug counselors with the knowledge and tools necessary to excel in their NCAC/CADC II certification exams. Inside, you'll find an extensive collection of practice questions mirroring the actual exam format, along with thoroughly verified and accurate answers. Designed to enhance your understanding of key concepts and boost your confidence, this study guide ensures you're well-prepared to tackle the challenges of the certification process. Stay ahead of the curve with our latest 2026 update, incorporating the most current information and trends in the field. NCAC Exam, CADC Exam, Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certification Exam, Exam Questions, Exam Answers, Study Guide, Practice Questions, 2026 Update

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crisis management - ANSWER 1. Focuses on present or immediate past.

2. Goal is to have situation subside.

3. Meet in person if possible, nonverbal communication is important

4. Uses verbal de-escalation, establishes rapport, NOT long history of the problem.



Relapse Prevention - ANSWER A focus on changing one's lifestyle to healthy and positive
changes which set a strong foundation to ward off triggers and temptations.

-Concentrates on coping and prevention skills necessary to be prepared throughout the pro-
cess.

-Does not end abruptly

-If it happens, it should be seen as a learning experience

-Focuses on cognitive and behavioral techniques



CENAPS Components - ANSWER 1. Assessment

2. Warning Sign Identification

3. Warning Sign Management

4. Recovery Planning

5. Relapse Early Intervention Training



CENAPS Stages - ANSWER 1. Transition: accept powerlessness and abstinence as the only
solution.

2. Stabilization: recuperate from effects of withdrawal, work through feelings of guilt, shame,
and remorse

3. Early Recovery: Live with the past and who we are individually.


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,4. Middle Recovery: repair damage addiction has caused

5. Late Recovery: overcome dysfunction and obstacles to healthy living

6. Maintenance: continually grow and practice daily recovery



CENAPS Definition - ANSWER Center of applied science; Terrence Gorski: addiction is a
disease and strives for the client to be completely abstinent and make positive changes in
lifestyle through five stages or components.



Abstinence Violation Effect - ANSWER Marlatt & Gordon: A reaction to an initial lapse
that influences whether it becomes a full-blown relapse. Focuses on emotional response to
lapse and causes of lapse. The progression from lapse to relapse is NOT inevitable.



Marlatt & Gordon's Model - ANSWER Relapse is caused by immediate determinants and
covert antecedents.

Immediate Determinants: High risk situation coping skills, outcome expectations, abstinence
violation affect

Covert Antecedents: Lifestyle factors, urges, and cravings.

Use both specific and global intervention strategies.

Specific: identify high-risk situation, and hence coping skills, self efficacy, illuminate myths
about effects, manage lapses, restructure perception of relapse process.

Global: balance lifestyle, develop positive addictions, stimulus control and urge management
techniques, relapse roadmaps.



EBP goals - ANSWER EBP provide scientific evidence of why certain treatments work.

The goal is to help the process as a whole, not eradicate other means

EBPs incorporate opinions of clinical experts, uses science to determine usable evidence, in-
corporates individual tendencies of client and caregiver into the treatment plan.



Motivational Enhancement - ANSWER Proposes to quicken the process to encourage
rapid development through initial assessment. This includes battery assessment and individ-
ual sessions at a rapid pace.

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,Contingency Management - ANSWER A type of behavioral therapy where patients are re-
warded or reinforced for positive changes. Uses positive reinforcement to increase a behav-
ior or frequency.

EX: gift cards for negative UA's.



Cultural Accommodation vs. Adaptation - ANSWER Cultural accommodation: modifies
how a model is delivered for better understanding.

Cultural adaptation: changes the actual structure of the model for cultural reasons.



Trauma Informed vs Specific - ANSWER Trauma informed: provides information about po-
tential traumas and how to handle them.

Trauma specific: deals with treating effects from a specific event that caused the trauma.



Qualitative vs Quantitative Assessment - ANSWER Qualitative: considers less tangible fac-
tors: observations, gut reaction.

Quantitative: based on facts and associated data



Ethical consideration precedence - ANSWER 1. Law: nothing supersedes federal or state
law.

2. Precedent by caselaw

3. Common sense

4. Administrative rule

5. Contracts



Trauma Informed Care Principles - ANSWER Decisions are collaborative and team-based,
not from a single source.

1: understanding trauma and its affects.

2. safety.



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, 3. help client gain regain control.

4. sharing of power.

5. cultural sensitivities power

6. integrating care.

7. establish or repair relationships.

8. ensure possibility of recovery.



Elements of Morality - ANSWER 1. The counselor as a person: the counselor's under-
standing of right and wrong through experience in life events.

2. A moral sense: innate sense of right and wrong that develops throughout one's life.

3. Values: what is important in a persons life.



Daily Ethical Conduct - ANSWER 1. provide informed consent.

2. operate in a competent manner.

3. ensure confidentiality.

4. maintain appropriate relationship boundaries.

5. utilize adequate consultation.

6. honor personal and cultural values.



Informed Consent Parts - ANSWER 1. client must be of stable mind to think rationally

2. client was understand the issue at hand

3. client must not be held against their will



Cultural Competence - ANSWER 1. Destructiveness

2. Incapacity

3. Blindness

4. Pre-Competence

5. Competence & Proficiency

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