IC&RC MEGA STUDY GUIDE LATEST
UPDATE 2026
Stage 1: Experimentation - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔is
defined as the voluntary use of drugs without
experiencing any negative social or legal consequences.
For many, experimenting may occur once or several
times as a way to "have fun" or even to help the
individual cope with a problem. For many,
experimentation can occur without any desire to continue
using the drug. For others, it can start to become a
problem when it moves into the next stage of addiction:
regular use.
Stage 2: Regular Use - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Some
people will be able to enter the stage of ------ --- without
developing a dependence or addiction. These people will
be able to stop the drug use on their own. The problem
with regular use is that the risk for substance abuse
greatly increases during this stage. It also increases risky
behaviors such as driving under the influence,
unexplained violence, and symptoms of depression and
anxiety.
Stage 3: Risky Use/Abuse - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The
line between regular use and risky use/abuse is a very
,thin one, but is usually defined as continued use of drugs
in spite of severe social and legal consequences. What
might have begun as a temporary form of escape can
quickly lead to more serious problems. This is the stage
where the warning signs of addiction will begin to appear:
craving, preoccupation with the drug, and symptoms of
depression, irritability and fatigue if the drug is not used.
Stage 4: Drug Addiction and Dependency - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Physical dependence on a drug is often
intertwined with addiction. Characteristics of dependence
and drug addiction include withdrawal symptoms and
compulsive use of the drug despite severe negative
consequences to his or her relationships, physical and
mental health, personal finances, job security and
criminal record.
AUDIT - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The Alcohol Use
Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is a ten-question test
developed by a World Health Organization-sponsored
collaborative project to determine if a person may be at
risk for alcohol abuse problems.
GATE - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔GATE, a four-step process
(Gather information, Access supervision, Take responsible
action, Extend the action) for addressing suicidal
thoughts and behaviors in substance abuse treatment
,CAGE AID - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔is a commonly used,
5- question tool used to screen for drug and alcohol
use.The CAGE Assessment is a quick questionnaire to
help determine if an alcohol assessment is needed. If a
person answers yes to two or more questions, a complete
assessment is advised.
AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔is a 10-item questionnaire that
screens for hazardous or harmful alcohol consumption.
Developed by the World Health Organization (WHO), the
test correctly classifies 95% of people into either
alcoholics or non-alcoholics. The AUDIT is particularly
suitable for use in primary care settings and has been
used with a variety of populations and cultural groups. It
should be administered by a health professional or
paraprofessional.
CRAFFT - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔is a short clinical
assessment tool designed to screen for substance-related
risks and problems in adolescents. CRAFFT stands for the
key words of the 6 items in the second section of the
assessment - Car, Relax, Alone, Forget, Friends, Trouble.
MAST - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔is a simple, self scoring
test that helps assess if you have a drinking. problem.
, Please answer YES or NO to the following questions:
MICHIGAN ALCOHOLISM SCREENING TEST (MAST)
ASAM - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔AMERICAN SOCIETY OF
ADDICTION MEDICINE
SOAP - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔subjective, objective,
assessment, and plan
is a method of documentation employed by health care
providers to write out notes in a patient's chart, along
with other common formats, such as the admission note.
MATRS - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Measurable—Can
change or progress toward meeting the objectives be
documented/evaluated?
Attainable—Can the client take steps toward meeting the
objectives?
Time-Limited—Is the time frame specified for the
objectives?
UPDATE 2026
Stage 1: Experimentation - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔is
defined as the voluntary use of drugs without
experiencing any negative social or legal consequences.
For many, experimenting may occur once or several
times as a way to "have fun" or even to help the
individual cope with a problem. For many,
experimentation can occur without any desire to continue
using the drug. For others, it can start to become a
problem when it moves into the next stage of addiction:
regular use.
Stage 2: Regular Use - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Some
people will be able to enter the stage of ------ --- without
developing a dependence or addiction. These people will
be able to stop the drug use on their own. The problem
with regular use is that the risk for substance abuse
greatly increases during this stage. It also increases risky
behaviors such as driving under the influence,
unexplained violence, and symptoms of depression and
anxiety.
Stage 3: Risky Use/Abuse - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The
line between regular use and risky use/abuse is a very
,thin one, but is usually defined as continued use of drugs
in spite of severe social and legal consequences. What
might have begun as a temporary form of escape can
quickly lead to more serious problems. This is the stage
where the warning signs of addiction will begin to appear:
craving, preoccupation with the drug, and symptoms of
depression, irritability and fatigue if the drug is not used.
Stage 4: Drug Addiction and Dependency - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Physical dependence on a drug is often
intertwined with addiction. Characteristics of dependence
and drug addiction include withdrawal symptoms and
compulsive use of the drug despite severe negative
consequences to his or her relationships, physical and
mental health, personal finances, job security and
criminal record.
AUDIT - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The Alcohol Use
Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is a ten-question test
developed by a World Health Organization-sponsored
collaborative project to determine if a person may be at
risk for alcohol abuse problems.
GATE - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔GATE, a four-step process
(Gather information, Access supervision, Take responsible
action, Extend the action) for addressing suicidal
thoughts and behaviors in substance abuse treatment
,CAGE AID - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔is a commonly used,
5- question tool used to screen for drug and alcohol
use.The CAGE Assessment is a quick questionnaire to
help determine if an alcohol assessment is needed. If a
person answers yes to two or more questions, a complete
assessment is advised.
AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔is a 10-item questionnaire that
screens for hazardous or harmful alcohol consumption.
Developed by the World Health Organization (WHO), the
test correctly classifies 95% of people into either
alcoholics or non-alcoholics. The AUDIT is particularly
suitable for use in primary care settings and has been
used with a variety of populations and cultural groups. It
should be administered by a health professional or
paraprofessional.
CRAFFT - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔is a short clinical
assessment tool designed to screen for substance-related
risks and problems in adolescents. CRAFFT stands for the
key words of the 6 items in the second section of the
assessment - Car, Relax, Alone, Forget, Friends, Trouble.
MAST - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔is a simple, self scoring
test that helps assess if you have a drinking. problem.
, Please answer YES or NO to the following questions:
MICHIGAN ALCOHOLISM SCREENING TEST (MAST)
ASAM - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔AMERICAN SOCIETY OF
ADDICTION MEDICINE
SOAP - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔subjective, objective,
assessment, and plan
is a method of documentation employed by health care
providers to write out notes in a patient's chart, along
with other common formats, such as the admission note.
MATRS - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Measurable—Can
change or progress toward meeting the objectives be
documented/evaluated?
Attainable—Can the client take steps toward meeting the
objectives?
Time-Limited—Is the time frame specified for the
objectives?
