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CAADC EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST
2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 400
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
CAADC EXAM
What is the best way to respond to a client who is dissatisfied
with the way her counseling is progressing?
discuss her concerns and make necessary changes
refer her to a new counselor
confront her resistance
terminate her counseling - ANSWER-discuss her concerns and
make necessary changes
Your client has been married to a substance user for twelve
years. He tells you that he had always used sleeping pills and
enjoyed an occasional cocktail, but that recently he has been
using a gram of cocaine each week. He has begun taking cash
advances on their credit cards and writing bad checks. The
MOST appropriate referral for this client would be: (Choose the
BEST answer) A referral to
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A referral to Narcanon
A referral to Alcoholics Anonymous
A referral to Narcotics Anonymous
A referral to CoDA - ANSWER-A referral to Narcanon
This group is targeted to dealing with those involved with
cocaine
One of your clients is a 40 year old chronic alcoholic male, a
veteran of the USMC. He has begun treatment after a family
intervention. During group he has expressed his anger towards
his employer, and his coworkers, whom he feels is treating him
unfairly. This client, when he was drinking was abusive to his
wife and children. You know that he is a hunter, and has firearms
in the home. He has become withdrawn and sullen. According to
his assessment he has few hobbies or outside interests. He often
disagrees with other group members and is argumentative.
Based on these observations, and in reviewing all of these
factors you are concerned that he may be: (Choose the BEST
answer)
Dangerous to others in his workplace, and make a referral for
an evaluation by a Mental Health Counselor
Secretly drinking or using drugs. You would do a random drug
screen
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Demonstrating Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
In the midst of a rela - ANSWER-Dangerous to others in his
workplace, and make a referral for an evaluation by a Mental
Health Counselor
Based on these observations, and in reviewing all of these
factors you are concerned that he may be dangerous to others in
his workplace, and make a referral for an evaluation by a Mental
Health Counselor.
One of your clients witnessed a severe accident in which
individuals were killed and badly injured. During group, about a
month following the accident, he discloses that he has been
having vivid physical reactions which include feelings of panic,
shortness of breath, sweating, a tightness in his chest and
palpitations. As an addictions counselor you would recognize
these symptoms as: (Choose the BEST answer)
Possible evidence of a Schizoid Disorder and make a referral to
a mental health professional for an evaluation
Possible evidence of a health disorder and make a referral to a
medical health professional for an evaluation
Possible evidence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and make a
referral to a mental health professional for an evaluation
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Possible evidence of Depression and make a referral to a mental
health professional for an evaluation - ANSWER-Possible
evidence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and make a referral
to a mental health professional for an evaluation
These symptoms, feelings of panic, shortness of breath,
sweating, a tightness in his chest and palpitations are possible
evidence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and would justify a
referral to a mental health professional for an evaluation.
Which of these clients most need a referral to a physician?
A 25 year old female who has relapsed using crack cocaine
following a miscarriage
A 53 year old woman grieving for a longer than normal period
for her deceased husband
A 47 year old man with a history of depression who suddenly
exhibits bouts of rage
A 12 year old boy who has been using inhalants - ANSWER-A
47 year old man with a history of depression who suddenly
exhibits bouts of rage
The DSM-5 defines "Psychological Stressor" as:
CAADC EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST
2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 400
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
CAADC EXAM
What is the best way to respond to a client who is dissatisfied
with the way her counseling is progressing?
discuss her concerns and make necessary changes
refer her to a new counselor
confront her resistance
terminate her counseling - ANSWER-discuss her concerns and
make necessary changes
Your client has been married to a substance user for twelve
years. He tells you that he had always used sleeping pills and
enjoyed an occasional cocktail, but that recently he has been
using a gram of cocaine each week. He has begun taking cash
advances on their credit cards and writing bad checks. The
MOST appropriate referral for this client would be: (Choose the
BEST answer) A referral to
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A referral to Narcanon
A referral to Alcoholics Anonymous
A referral to Narcotics Anonymous
A referral to CoDA - ANSWER-A referral to Narcanon
This group is targeted to dealing with those involved with
cocaine
One of your clients is a 40 year old chronic alcoholic male, a
veteran of the USMC. He has begun treatment after a family
intervention. During group he has expressed his anger towards
his employer, and his coworkers, whom he feels is treating him
unfairly. This client, when he was drinking was abusive to his
wife and children. You know that he is a hunter, and has firearms
in the home. He has become withdrawn and sullen. According to
his assessment he has few hobbies or outside interests. He often
disagrees with other group members and is argumentative.
Based on these observations, and in reviewing all of these
factors you are concerned that he may be: (Choose the BEST
answer)
Dangerous to others in his workplace, and make a referral for
an evaluation by a Mental Health Counselor
Secretly drinking or using drugs. You would do a random drug
screen
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Demonstrating Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
In the midst of a rela - ANSWER-Dangerous to others in his
workplace, and make a referral for an evaluation by a Mental
Health Counselor
Based on these observations, and in reviewing all of these
factors you are concerned that he may be dangerous to others in
his workplace, and make a referral for an evaluation by a Mental
Health Counselor.
One of your clients witnessed a severe accident in which
individuals were killed and badly injured. During group, about a
month following the accident, he discloses that he has been
having vivid physical reactions which include feelings of panic,
shortness of breath, sweating, a tightness in his chest and
palpitations. As an addictions counselor you would recognize
these symptoms as: (Choose the BEST answer)
Possible evidence of a Schizoid Disorder and make a referral to
a mental health professional for an evaluation
Possible evidence of a health disorder and make a referral to a
medical health professional for an evaluation
Possible evidence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and make a
referral to a mental health professional for an evaluation
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Possible evidence of Depression and make a referral to a mental
health professional for an evaluation - ANSWER-Possible
evidence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and make a referral
to a mental health professional for an evaluation
These symptoms, feelings of panic, shortness of breath,
sweating, a tightness in his chest and palpitations are possible
evidence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and would justify a
referral to a mental health professional for an evaluation.
Which of these clients most need a referral to a physician?
A 25 year old female who has relapsed using crack cocaine
following a miscarriage
A 53 year old woman grieving for a longer than normal period
for her deceased husband
A 47 year old man with a history of depression who suddenly
exhibits bouts of rage
A 12 year old boy who has been using inhalants - ANSWER-A
47 year old man with a history of depression who suddenly
exhibits bouts of rage
The DSM-5 defines "Psychological Stressor" as:
