AOD SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING
REVIEW 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS TESTED QUESTIONS.
⫸ Theoretical model describing a five-step process by which
individuals give up bad habits and adopt healthier lifestyles. Answer:
Stages of Change Model
⫸ stage of change in which people are unwilling to change their
behavior. Answer: precontemplation stage
⫸ stage of change in which people are considering changing behavior in
the next 6 months. Answer: contemplation stage
⫸ stage of change in which people are getting ready to make a change
within the coming month. Answer: preparation stage
⫸ 4th stage -requires serious commitment of times and energy - people
make changes to bx to overcome problem. Answer: action stage of
change
⫸ stage of change in which people maintain behavioral change for up to
five years. Answer: maintenance stage
, ⫸ -attempted behavior change but no longer making the change.
Answer: Relapse stage of behavior change
⫸ drugs that depress central nervous system activity, reducing anxiety
but impairing memory and judgement. Answer: Barbiturates
⫸ Caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, meth. Answer: Stimulant drugs
(examples)
⫸ a person or group that bears the blame for another. Answer: scapegoat
⫸ a person or animal that is adopted by a team or other group as a
symbolic figure. Answer: mascot
⫸ stays to self; sort of disappears off the family radar. Answer: lost
child role
⫸ perfect student. Answer: Hero Child
⫸ 1. admit we are powerless
2. believe that a power greater than ourselves can restore
3. decision to turn will over to care of God
REVIEW 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS TESTED QUESTIONS.
⫸ Theoretical model describing a five-step process by which
individuals give up bad habits and adopt healthier lifestyles. Answer:
Stages of Change Model
⫸ stage of change in which people are unwilling to change their
behavior. Answer: precontemplation stage
⫸ stage of change in which people are considering changing behavior in
the next 6 months. Answer: contemplation stage
⫸ stage of change in which people are getting ready to make a change
within the coming month. Answer: preparation stage
⫸ 4th stage -requires serious commitment of times and energy - people
make changes to bx to overcome problem. Answer: action stage of
change
⫸ stage of change in which people maintain behavioral change for up to
five years. Answer: maintenance stage
, ⫸ -attempted behavior change but no longer making the change.
Answer: Relapse stage of behavior change
⫸ drugs that depress central nervous system activity, reducing anxiety
but impairing memory and judgement. Answer: Barbiturates
⫸ Caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, meth. Answer: Stimulant drugs
(examples)
⫸ a person or group that bears the blame for another. Answer: scapegoat
⫸ a person or animal that is adopted by a team or other group as a
symbolic figure. Answer: mascot
⫸ stays to self; sort of disappears off the family radar. Answer: lost
child role
⫸ perfect student. Answer: Hero Child
⫸ 1. admit we are powerless
2. believe that a power greater than ourselves can restore
3. decision to turn will over to care of God
