LICENSED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
COUNSELOR IN TEXAS STUDY GUIDE
EXAM 2025-2026
Despite vast personality differences, virtually all
substance abusers experience: - answer-
remorse, self-hatred and shame
You are having difficulty with a client early on in
the case. The BEST thing for you to do is: -
answer-Seek out supervision with a colleague
or supervisor
A method of reinforcing therapeutic alliance &
spirit of collaboration between the PT &
counselor: - answer-setting mutually-
established goals
A mental status exam includes: - answer-
Appearance
Speech
,Thought Process
The provision of info concerning alcohol/drug
abuse & the available srvcs & resources: -
answer-client education
When should significant others should be
involved in the treatment process? - answer-
From the clients first contact with the treatment
center
The NIDA-financed Drug Abuse reporting
Program found that: (having to do with
therapeutic communities) - answer-Therapeutic
communities do reduce drug use relative to
untreated clients or those who are simply
detoxified and released.
A dually-diagnosed PT, stablized on meds for
his psychatric D/O, wants to quit smoking. You
,should: - answer-Consult with his physician
regarding nicotine/medication interaction.
A cognitive-based therapy, developed by Ellis,
designed to confront a PT's irrational thinking -
answer-Rational-Emotive Therapy
A "release of information" must include: name,
address, DOB & _____? - answer-The purpose
of the release of information
When a client discloses suicidal thougths, the
counselor's first step is to: - answer-Assess the
degree of risk
When conducting an assessment what is the
counselor's primary focus? - answer-Identifying
the clients problems and needs, strengths and
weaknessess.
, The BEST indicator if an individual is physically
dependent upon alcohol or another drug is: -
answer-The presence of withdrawal symptoms.
Guilt and ___ are painful emotions that are part
of grieving. - answer-Anger
Self report screening instrument consists of 4
Y/N questions. Requires aprox 1 min to
complete - answer-CAGE questionnaire
Drug Offender Profile Evaluation/Refferal
Strategies - answer-D.O.P.E.R.S.
Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test - answer-
MAST
Self Administered Alcoholism Screening Test -
answer-SAAST
COUNSELOR IN TEXAS STUDY GUIDE
EXAM 2025-2026
Despite vast personality differences, virtually all
substance abusers experience: - answer-
remorse, self-hatred and shame
You are having difficulty with a client early on in
the case. The BEST thing for you to do is: -
answer-Seek out supervision with a colleague
or supervisor
A method of reinforcing therapeutic alliance &
spirit of collaboration between the PT &
counselor: - answer-setting mutually-
established goals
A mental status exam includes: - answer-
Appearance
Speech
,Thought Process
The provision of info concerning alcohol/drug
abuse & the available srvcs & resources: -
answer-client education
When should significant others should be
involved in the treatment process? - answer-
From the clients first contact with the treatment
center
The NIDA-financed Drug Abuse reporting
Program found that: (having to do with
therapeutic communities) - answer-Therapeutic
communities do reduce drug use relative to
untreated clients or those who are simply
detoxified and released.
A dually-diagnosed PT, stablized on meds for
his psychatric D/O, wants to quit smoking. You
,should: - answer-Consult with his physician
regarding nicotine/medication interaction.
A cognitive-based therapy, developed by Ellis,
designed to confront a PT's irrational thinking -
answer-Rational-Emotive Therapy
A "release of information" must include: name,
address, DOB & _____? - answer-The purpose
of the release of information
When a client discloses suicidal thougths, the
counselor's first step is to: - answer-Assess the
degree of risk
When conducting an assessment what is the
counselor's primary focus? - answer-Identifying
the clients problems and needs, strengths and
weaknessess.
, The BEST indicator if an individual is physically
dependent upon alcohol or another drug is: -
answer-The presence of withdrawal symptoms.
Guilt and ___ are painful emotions that are part
of grieving. - answer-Anger
Self report screening instrument consists of 4
Y/N questions. Requires aprox 1 min to
complete - answer-CAGE questionnaire
Drug Offender Profile Evaluation/Refferal
Strategies - answer-D.O.P.E.R.S.
Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test - answer-
MAST
Self Administered Alcoholism Screening Test -
answer-SAAST
