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CAADC AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2026
ADC/AADC PRACTICE TEST/ADC Exam Through
IC&RC |QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight?
A) a problem-solving strategy involving the elimination of unworkable
solutions
B) a sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can
be solved
C) A Freudian defense mechanism that is used unconsciously but not
maliciously
D) a confrontation technique used in conjunction with Gestalt therapy -
CORRECT ANSWER = B) a sudden understanding of self, or realization of
how a problem can be solved
MAT refers to:
A) a common screening tool for alcoholism
B) a lengthy personality inventory used to identify gross
psychopathology.
C) the use of medication such as suboxone in the treatment of addiction
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D)a non medical detox protocol - CORRECT ANSWER = C) the use of
medication such as suboxone in the treatment of addiction
Aisha has completed her treatment at an inpatient facility and is ready
to be discharged. She has asked her counselor to recommend a
therapist to work with her and her husband on an oupatient basis. This
process is BEST viewed as an example of:
A) referral
B) consultation
C) case management
D) after care plan - CORRECT ANSWER = A) referral
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential
for abuse of power by the counselor?
A)Alderian
B)rational emotive
C) Gestalt
D) Person Centered - CORRECT ANSWER = C) Gestalt
The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counseling is to:
A) advance the field by ensuring that counselors are recognized as
dignified professionals
B) ensure that counselors share and understand the accepted
philosophies of practice
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C) protect public safety by ensuring that counselor meet minimum
standards of competency
D) ensure that counselors receiving third party payments have
professional credentials - CORRECT ANSWER = C) protect public safety
by ensuring that counselor meet minimum standards of competency
Which of the following is NOT CNS(central nervous system) depressant
A) Alcohol
B) Xanax
C) Nembutal
D) Benzedrine - CORRECT ANSWER = D) Benzedrine
Attitudes, policies, and practices that are destructive to other cultures
and their members are examples of lack of cultural _______.
A) blindness
B)competence
C) destructiveness
D) incapacity - CORRECT ANSWER = B)competence
The concept of informed consent requires that before agreeing to
accept treatment, clients should know their rights and obligations,
therapeutic goals, fees for services, and__________.
A) availability of referral services
B) community resources to be used
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C) with whom they will be participating in group actives
D) the limits of their confidentiality - CORRECT ANSWER = D) the limits
of their confidentiality
Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia,
or cardiac arrhythmia are al signs or symptoms of:
A) caffeine intoxication
B) cocaine intoxication
C) alcohol intoxication
D) opioid intoxication - CORRECT ANSWER = A) caffeine intoxication
Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which on is typically not
seen in older children or adults?
A) cannabis use disorder
B) inhalant use disorder
C) Tobacco Use disorder
D) caffeine use disorder - CORRECT ANSWER = B) inhalant use disorder
Need exchange programs can be BEST described as :
A) a non abstinence technique
B) harm reduction
C) a maintenance method
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CAADC AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2026
ADC/AADC PRACTICE TEST/ADC Exam Through
IC&RC |QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight?
A) a problem-solving strategy involving the elimination of unworkable
solutions
B) a sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can
be solved
C) A Freudian defense mechanism that is used unconsciously but not
maliciously
D) a confrontation technique used in conjunction with Gestalt therapy -
CORRECT ANSWER = B) a sudden understanding of self, or realization of
how a problem can be solved
MAT refers to:
A) a common screening tool for alcoholism
B) a lengthy personality inventory used to identify gross
psychopathology.
C) the use of medication such as suboxone in the treatment of addiction
pg. 1
,2|Page
D)a non medical detox protocol - CORRECT ANSWER = C) the use of
medication such as suboxone in the treatment of addiction
Aisha has completed her treatment at an inpatient facility and is ready
to be discharged. She has asked her counselor to recommend a
therapist to work with her and her husband on an oupatient basis. This
process is BEST viewed as an example of:
A) referral
B) consultation
C) case management
D) after care plan - CORRECT ANSWER = A) referral
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential
for abuse of power by the counselor?
A)Alderian
B)rational emotive
C) Gestalt
D) Person Centered - CORRECT ANSWER = C) Gestalt
The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counseling is to:
A) advance the field by ensuring that counselors are recognized as
dignified professionals
B) ensure that counselors share and understand the accepted
philosophies of practice
pg. 2
,3|Page
C) protect public safety by ensuring that counselor meet minimum
standards of competency
D) ensure that counselors receiving third party payments have
professional credentials - CORRECT ANSWER = C) protect public safety
by ensuring that counselor meet minimum standards of competency
Which of the following is NOT CNS(central nervous system) depressant
A) Alcohol
B) Xanax
C) Nembutal
D) Benzedrine - CORRECT ANSWER = D) Benzedrine
Attitudes, policies, and practices that are destructive to other cultures
and their members are examples of lack of cultural _______.
A) blindness
B)competence
C) destructiveness
D) incapacity - CORRECT ANSWER = B)competence
The concept of informed consent requires that before agreeing to
accept treatment, clients should know their rights and obligations,
therapeutic goals, fees for services, and__________.
A) availability of referral services
B) community resources to be used
pg. 3
, 4|Page
C) with whom they will be participating in group actives
D) the limits of their confidentiality - CORRECT ANSWER = D) the limits
of their confidentiality
Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia,
or cardiac arrhythmia are al signs or symptoms of:
A) caffeine intoxication
B) cocaine intoxication
C) alcohol intoxication
D) opioid intoxication - CORRECT ANSWER = A) caffeine intoxication
Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which on is typically not
seen in older children or adults?
A) cannabis use disorder
B) inhalant use disorder
C) Tobacco Use disorder
D) caffeine use disorder - CORRECT ANSWER = B) inhalant use disorder
Need exchange programs can be BEST described as :
A) a non abstinence technique
B) harm reduction
C) a maintenance method
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