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This document contains 250 exam questions with 100% verified correct answers for the CADC Illinois 2026 certification exam. It provides comprehensive coverage of substance use disorder diagnosis using DSM-5 criteria (mild, moderate, severe classifications), ASAM placement levels (0.5 through IV) and six assessment dimensions, treatment planning using MATRS principles, CMRS scales, Addiction Severity Index domains, SOAP and DAP documentation formats, and screening instruments such as AUDIT, CAGE, MAST, CRAFFT, GAIN, SDSS, SOCRATES, and the Texas Christian University Drug Screen. It also reviews relapse prevention models, stages of change, motivational interviewing, 12-step facilitation, therapeutic communities, Matrix Model for stimulant use, and integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders. The material thoroughly addresses pharmacotherapy for addiction, including Naltrexone, Methadone, Buprenorphine, Disulfiram, and Acamprosate, as well as detoxification protocols, CIWA-Ar, medication management, and substance-specific intoxication and withdrawal symptoms (alcohol, opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, hallucinogens). It covers ethical decision-making models (utilitarianism, deontological theory, ethical relativism), confidentiality regulations under CFR Title 42 Part 2 and HIPAA, dual relationships, mandated reporting, documentation standards, discharge summaries, and court-related confidentiality rules. Cultural competence, trauma-informed models (Seeking Safety, ATRIUM, TREM), family systems impact, recovery capital, relapse and remitting models, and case management principles are also extensively reviewed. This document aligns closely with IC&RC CADC competency domains and Illinois state certification standards, including screening, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, client education, documentation, ethics, and professional responsibility. It is highly relevant for courses and training programs in Addiction Counseling, Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Behavioral Health, Human Services, Social Work, and Criminal Justice. It is ideal for CADC candidates, addiction counselors, behavioral health interns, case managers, and professionals preparing for state licensure or certification examinations. The structured question-and-answer format supports comprehensive exam preparation, regulatory memorization, applied clinical reasoning, and mastery of Illinois CADC competency requirements. Keywords: CADC Illinois exam, IC and RC competencies, ASAM levels of care, DSM 5 substance use disorder, screening instruments addiction, Addiction Severity Index, treatment planning MATRS, motivational interviewing, 12 step facilitation, therapeutic community model, Matrix Model stimulant treatment, integrated dual diagnosis treatment, pharmacotherapy for addiction, Naltrexone methadone buprenorphine, CIWA Ar alcohol withdrawal, relapse prevention model, CFR Title 42 Part 2 confidentiality, HIPAA behavioral health, ethical decision making counseling, recovery capital model, co occurring disorders treatment

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CADC ILLINOIS 2026 Exam
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IOT Intensive Outpatient Treatment - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔At least 9 hours up to

70 hours. Includes group therapy, pharmacotherapy, relapse prevention,

individual counseling, family therapy, and vocational training.


Therapeutic Community - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A highly structured residential

setting where residents abstain from drugs, alcohol, and criminal behavior.

Lasts six months to 2 years.

,Five medications used for addiction - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Naltrexone/Vivitorol,

Disulfram/Antibuse, Acamprosate/Camplal, Methadone/Methadose,

Burprenophrine/Subutex and Suboxone


Group models in treatment - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Psychoeducation, Skills

Development, Cognitive Behavioral Support, and Interpersonal


Treatment of Tobacco use - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Buoropion and varenidine


Treatment of Alcohol - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Naltrexone, acomprosate, and

disulfram


evidence-based practice - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Seeking Safety, Motivational

Interviewing, 12 Step Facilitation, CBT, Solution Focus Based, Behavioral

Couples, Community Reinforcement, DBT


ATRIUM - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Addictions and Trauma Recovery Integration

Model


TREM - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Trauma recovery and Empowerment Model


Cultural Accomomodation - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Modify the practice to a culture

or community

,Cultural Adaptation - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Review and change the structure to fit

needs of groups or community


Client file - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔The official legal record of treatment process


HIPPA - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Gives clients rights over their health info when in

paper or client has the right to: Receive a copy, request mistakes be

changed, be notified when info is shared, specify how they want to be

contacted, file a complaint if rights are violated.


GAIN - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Global Appraisal of individual needs, measures

recency, breadth, and frequency of problems.


GATE - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Gather info, access supervision, take responsible

action, extend the action.


substance use disorder criteria - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔2-3 mild, 4-5 moderate, 6+

severe

-Using larger amounts or for longer time than intended

-Persistent desire or unsuccessful attempts to cut down or control use

-Great deal of time obtaining, using, or recovering

-Craving

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, -Fail to fulfill major roles (work, school, home)

-Persistent social or interpersonal problems caused by substance use

-Important social, occupational, recreational activities given up or reduced

-Use in physically hazardous situations

-Use despite physical or psychological problems caused by use

-Tolerance

-Withdrawal *(not documented after repeated use of PCP, inhalants,

hallucinogens)*

What does the experienced effect of a drug depend on? - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔The amount of the drug ingested will affect the experience with higher

does producing a greater effect.


Drug Tolerance - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔decreased sensitivity to a drug over time

develops after regular use. Tolerance develops as the body seeks

homeostasis.


Drug Cues - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Prior drug use setting, drug use paraphernalia,

seeing others use drugs.

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