ALCOHOL AND DRUG
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COUNSELOR EXAM
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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VERIFIED ANSWERS 100%
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GUARANTEED PASS A+
GRADED
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,Culture-bound syndrome - ANS illness truly bound to specific culture; refer to otherwise
common mental or physical illnesses that are subsequently construed as unusual because of
pathoplastic influence of culture (e.g, hallucinatory sx of schizophrenia could be due to demon
possession)
pharmacological therapy and psychotherapy - ANS two key mental health treatment
paradigms of Western medicine (multimodal therapy)
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racism and discrimination - ANS refer to attitudes, beliefs, and practices that prejudge and
denigrate individuals or gs based on disparate phenotypic characteristics (skin color, hair
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texture, facial features, etc) or ethnic minority group affiliation
What is the trend for cultural diversity in the US? - ANS increasing rapidly and steadily; by
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2025, 40% adults (48% children) will be from ethnic and racial minority gps.
HIV - ANS the viral agent that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), which is
the final stage in the HIV disease process; most prevalent in men having sex with men and IV
drug users; contributes to poverty, homelessness, an other medical problems
YC
50% - ANS percent increase in the number of seniors needing substance abuse treatment.
70% rate of increase in treatment
Limits to confidentiality - ANS 1. Client request for release of information
2. Court orders for release of information
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3. Danger to self
4. Danger to others
5. Suspected Child abuse/neglect cause by a client
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6. Grave disability
CAGE questionnaire - ANS Have you ever felt you should CUT DOWN on your drinking?
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Have people ANNOYED you by criticizing your drinking?
Have you ever felt bad or GUILTY about your drinking?
Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves (EYE-OPENER)?
- 4-question on alcohol abuse
MAST - ANS Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test - yes or no to 25 questions to explore
number of treatment issues; most accurate and oldest screening tool to identify drinkers with
98% accuracy
What is another cultural issues beyond the client's culture? - ANS counselor's culture
, Relapse-remitting model of addiction - ANS recognizes that some issues tend to return
cyclically overtime, can help counselor and CLT make advance contingency plans to avoid
having brief relapse in negative circumstances or behaviors
Authentically connected referral network - ANS refers to a carefully established set of services
providers prepared to meet client needs; goal is for all network agencies an providers to
recognize their valued and essential roles in the addiction treatment process and for clients to
recognize this and respond with similar trust and confidence.
What is the primary aim of case management services, beyond providing seamless care and
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being client-centered? - ANS to provide least restrictive level of care
Ask-teLl-ask technique - ANS asking permission of the client to talk with them, telling them of
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any concerns you have, and then asking for their thoughts on what you shared.
Referral form - ANS used to track the results of the referral; WHO (identifies the client and
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counselor involved/demographic info; substance use, legal issues, family concerns) WHAT
(issues that generated the need for the referral, substance/work, family, and goals and
commitments) HOW (address how CLT was engaged and dealt with)
When should planning for aftercare be engaged - ANS at the point of initial counselor-client
YC
contact
What should be the focus of treatment mostly? - ANS positive education and skills in
substance abuse triggers, patterns of use, and relapse prevention;
substance issues, recovery, health issues, co-occurring disorders; holistic treatment planning an
interventions are essential in recovery process
D
Bookend term in substance abuse treatment means.. - ANS discussing a trigger event with
someone trusted before and after it occurs
U
Trigger events - ANS often crisis stressors or situations
ST
CFR 42, part 2 - ANS confidentiality in areas of alcohol and substance abuse. confidentiality
restriction apply:
1) to records, w/c may not be disclosed even in admin, civil, criminal, or legislative proceedings
by any govt authority
2) to communications, even if the person seeking information already has it, cold otherwise
obtain it, is an official or law officer, has a subpeona or otherwise claims the right of information
release not permitted in the CFR
3) to acknowledgements, such as regarding the presence of a client (unless he/she is in a
facility or facility area not dedicated solely to alcohol or drug abuse tx, ad no mention of drug or
alcohol treatment is made)
K
COUNSELOR EXAM
C
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
LO
VERIFIED ANSWERS 100%
YC
GUARANTEED PASS A+
GRADED
D
U
ST
,Culture-bound syndrome - ANS illness truly bound to specific culture; refer to otherwise
common mental or physical illnesses that are subsequently construed as unusual because of
pathoplastic influence of culture (e.g, hallucinatory sx of schizophrenia could be due to demon
possession)
pharmacological therapy and psychotherapy - ANS two key mental health treatment
paradigms of Western medicine (multimodal therapy)
K
racism and discrimination - ANS refer to attitudes, beliefs, and practices that prejudge and
denigrate individuals or gs based on disparate phenotypic characteristics (skin color, hair
C
texture, facial features, etc) or ethnic minority group affiliation
What is the trend for cultural diversity in the US? - ANS increasing rapidly and steadily; by
LO
2025, 40% adults (48% children) will be from ethnic and racial minority gps.
HIV - ANS the viral agent that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), which is
the final stage in the HIV disease process; most prevalent in men having sex with men and IV
drug users; contributes to poverty, homelessness, an other medical problems
YC
50% - ANS percent increase in the number of seniors needing substance abuse treatment.
70% rate of increase in treatment
Limits to confidentiality - ANS 1. Client request for release of information
2. Court orders for release of information
D
3. Danger to self
4. Danger to others
5. Suspected Child abuse/neglect cause by a client
U
6. Grave disability
CAGE questionnaire - ANS Have you ever felt you should CUT DOWN on your drinking?
ST
Have people ANNOYED you by criticizing your drinking?
Have you ever felt bad or GUILTY about your drinking?
Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves (EYE-OPENER)?
- 4-question on alcohol abuse
MAST - ANS Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test - yes or no to 25 questions to explore
number of treatment issues; most accurate and oldest screening tool to identify drinkers with
98% accuracy
What is another cultural issues beyond the client's culture? - ANS counselor's culture
, Relapse-remitting model of addiction - ANS recognizes that some issues tend to return
cyclically overtime, can help counselor and CLT make advance contingency plans to avoid
having brief relapse in negative circumstances or behaviors
Authentically connected referral network - ANS refers to a carefully established set of services
providers prepared to meet client needs; goal is for all network agencies an providers to
recognize their valued and essential roles in the addiction treatment process and for clients to
recognize this and respond with similar trust and confidence.
What is the primary aim of case management services, beyond providing seamless care and
K
being client-centered? - ANS to provide least restrictive level of care
Ask-teLl-ask technique - ANS asking permission of the client to talk with them, telling them of
C
any concerns you have, and then asking for their thoughts on what you shared.
Referral form - ANS used to track the results of the referral; WHO (identifies the client and
LO
counselor involved/demographic info; substance use, legal issues, family concerns) WHAT
(issues that generated the need for the referral, substance/work, family, and goals and
commitments) HOW (address how CLT was engaged and dealt with)
When should planning for aftercare be engaged - ANS at the point of initial counselor-client
YC
contact
What should be the focus of treatment mostly? - ANS positive education and skills in
substance abuse triggers, patterns of use, and relapse prevention;
substance issues, recovery, health issues, co-occurring disorders; holistic treatment planning an
interventions are essential in recovery process
D
Bookend term in substance abuse treatment means.. - ANS discussing a trigger event with
someone trusted before and after it occurs
U
Trigger events - ANS often crisis stressors or situations
ST
CFR 42, part 2 - ANS confidentiality in areas of alcohol and substance abuse. confidentiality
restriction apply:
1) to records, w/c may not be disclosed even in admin, civil, criminal, or legislative proceedings
by any govt authority
2) to communications, even if the person seeking information already has it, cold otherwise
obtain it, is an official or law officer, has a subpeona or otherwise claims the right of information
release not permitted in the CFR
3) to acknowledgements, such as regarding the presence of a client (unless he/she is in a
facility or facility area not dedicated solely to alcohol or drug abuse tx, ad no mention of drug or
alcohol treatment is made)
