LCDC Exam Review 2026
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Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) - ANSWER ✔✔The
10 items on this instrument developed by the World Health Organization
ask about frequency of drinking, alcohol dependence, and problems
caused by alcohol. Scores range from 0 to 40, with a score of 8 or higher
indicating the likelihood of harmful alcohol consumption.
CAGE Questionnaire - ANSWER ✔✔An answer of yes to one or
more questions indicates the possibility of alcohol dependence. The four
questions are: "have you ever felt you should cut down on your
drinking?" "have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking?" or
, "have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your
nerves or to get rid of a hangover?"
Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) - ANSWER ✔✔Adapted from the
MAST, this self report instrument is used to detect abuse of or
dependence on drugs other than alcohol. It provides a measure of
lifetime problem severity.
Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST) - ANSWER ✔✔This
instrument requires yes/no answers to 25 questions. Scores indicate the
absence of alcohol dependence (0 to 3), possible substance
dependence (4), or likely alcohol dependence (5 or higher). A brief
MAST (10 items) and a 13-item Short MAST (SMAST) are available, as
is a Geriatric MAST (MAST-G).
Rapid Alcohol Problems Screen (RAPS4) - ANSWER ✔✔An Answer
of yes to one or more questions indicates the possibility of alcohol
dependence during the past year. The questions have to do with
remorse, amnesia, performance of life duties, and starting the day with
alcohol.
Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI3) - ANSWER
✔✔This brief self-report is designed to identify individuals with a high
Expert Verifed Ace the Test
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) - ANSWER ✔✔The
10 items on this instrument developed by the World Health Organization
ask about frequency of drinking, alcohol dependence, and problems
caused by alcohol. Scores range from 0 to 40, with a score of 8 or higher
indicating the likelihood of harmful alcohol consumption.
CAGE Questionnaire - ANSWER ✔✔An answer of yes to one or
more questions indicates the possibility of alcohol dependence. The four
questions are: "have you ever felt you should cut down on your
drinking?" "have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking?" or
, "have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your
nerves or to get rid of a hangover?"
Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) - ANSWER ✔✔Adapted from the
MAST, this self report instrument is used to detect abuse of or
dependence on drugs other than alcohol. It provides a measure of
lifetime problem severity.
Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST) - ANSWER ✔✔This
instrument requires yes/no answers to 25 questions. Scores indicate the
absence of alcohol dependence (0 to 3), possible substance
dependence (4), or likely alcohol dependence (5 or higher). A brief
MAST (10 items) and a 13-item Short MAST (SMAST) are available, as
is a Geriatric MAST (MAST-G).
Rapid Alcohol Problems Screen (RAPS4) - ANSWER ✔✔An Answer
of yes to one or more questions indicates the possibility of alcohol
dependence during the past year. The questions have to do with
remorse, amnesia, performance of life duties, and starting the day with
alcohol.
Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI3) - ANSWER
✔✔This brief self-report is designed to identify individuals with a high
