LCDC TX Exam 2026 Exam
Questions and Correct
Answers | New Update
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
Despite vast personality differences, virtually all substance abusers
experience: - ANSWER ✔✔remorse, self-hatred and shame
You are having difficultiy with a client early on in the case. The BEST
thing for you to do is: - ANSWER ✔✔Seek out supervision with a
colleage or supervisor
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
Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test - ANSWER ✔✔SMAST
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, Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory - Adult or Adolescent
Version - ANSWER ✔✔SASSI
Addiction Severity Index - ANSWER ✔✔ASI
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - ANSWER
✔✔DSM
Adapted Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test for Fathers -
ANSWER ✔✔F-SMAST
Global Appraisal of Individual Needs - ANSWER ✔✔GAIN
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory - ANSWER ✔✔MMPI
Minnosota Substance Abuse Problems Scale - ANSWER ✔✔MSAPS
Readiness To Change Questionnair - ANSWER ✔✔TRCQ
Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Invnetory for Adolescents -
ANSWER ✔✔SASSI-A
Human Immunodeficiency Virus - ANSWER ✔✔HIV
The Stages of Change : - ANSWER ✔✔1) pre-contemplation
2) contemplation
3) preparation
Questions and Correct
Answers | New Update
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
Despite vast personality differences, virtually all substance abusers
experience: - ANSWER ✔✔remorse, self-hatred and shame
You are having difficultiy with a client early on in the case. The BEST
thing for you to do is: - ANSWER ✔✔Seek out supervision with a
colleage or supervisor
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
Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test - ANSWER ✔✔SMAST
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory - Adult or Adolescent
Version - ANSWER ✔✔SASSI
Addiction Severity Index - ANSWER ✔✔ASI
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - ANSWER
✔✔DSM
Adapted Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test for Fathers -
ANSWER ✔✔F-SMAST
Global Appraisal of Individual Needs - ANSWER ✔✔GAIN
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory - ANSWER ✔✔MMPI
Minnosota Substance Abuse Problems Scale - ANSWER ✔✔MSAPS
Readiness To Change Questionnair - ANSWER ✔✔TRCQ
Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Invnetory for Adolescents -
ANSWER ✔✔SASSI-A
Human Immunodeficiency Virus - ANSWER ✔✔HIV
The Stages of Change : - ANSWER ✔✔1) pre-contemplation
2) contemplation
3) preparation
