LCDC Test Questions with 100%
Correct Answers
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
,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)
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
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
What are serious mental health symptoms that resolve with abstinence in (thirty
days or less) most likely to? Correct Answer: Substance abuse-induced disorders
that require continued abstinence.
Which one of the following alcohol abuse screening tests is designed specifically
for use with (adolescents), and briefly describe it? Correct Answer: (CRAFFT)
A brief 6 question screening tool that identifies high risk alcohol & substance use
disorders. Derives name from key words:
C: Ever driven in a CAR with someone using alcohol/drugs?
R: Ever use to RELAX?
A: Ever use ALONE?
F: Ever FORGET things while using?
F: Ever been told by family/FRIENDS to stop?
T: Ever gotten in TROUBLE using?
Which of the following is the MOST important introductory statement or question
to ask in a suicidality evaluation? Correct Answer: I need to ask you a few
questions about suicide.
Correct Answers
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
,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)
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
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
What are serious mental health symptoms that resolve with abstinence in (thirty
days or less) most likely to? Correct Answer: Substance abuse-induced disorders
that require continued abstinence.
Which one of the following alcohol abuse screening tests is designed specifically
for use with (adolescents), and briefly describe it? Correct Answer: (CRAFFT)
A brief 6 question screening tool that identifies high risk alcohol & substance use
disorders. Derives name from key words:
C: Ever driven in a CAR with someone using alcohol/drugs?
R: Ever use to RELAX?
A: Ever use ALONE?
F: Ever FORGET things while using?
F: Ever been told by family/FRIENDS to stop?
T: Ever gotten in TROUBLE using?
Which of the following is the MOST important introductory statement or question
to ask in a suicidality evaluation? Correct Answer: I need to ask you a few
questions about suicide.
