AADC FINAL EXAM GUIDE 2025 WITH CORRECTLY
VERIFIED ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS
What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon? - The Amount taken, past drug
experiences, form of administration, poly drug use, setting, circumstance.
How is drug tolerance BEST described? - Decreased sensitivity to a drug over time
Which of the following is NOT a "drug cue"? - Drug avoidance strategies
What happens as tolerance for barbiturates develops? - The margin between intoxication
and lethality stays the same
What is the most common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy? - Confusion
Which of the following conditions does alcohol NOT induce? - Hep C (alcohol induces
Steatosis, Nephrosis, Cirrhosis)
What does formication refer to? - A sensation of bugs crawling under the skin
What is/are the organ(s) most damaged by cocaine abuse? - The heart
Which of the following is NOT a basic chemical class of amphetamines? - Benzedrine
(amphetaimen sulphate, dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine are amphetamines)
In terms of difficulty quitting, which of the following drugs ranks the highest? - Nicotine
Which of the statement below is MOST correct? - THC content in marijuana varies widely
Regarding substance abuse, what does Convergence Theory propose? - Rates of SA
among women are converging with those of men
Among psychiatric disorders in the elderly, where does alcohol abuse rank? - Third
Which of the following subcategories of alcohol use disorder onset is NOT found in the elderly?
- Early-onset alcoholism
At an initial meeting with a new client, what is the FIRST requirement? - Establish
Rapport
What does motivational interviewing (MI) primarily involve? - Supportive Persuasion
,What percentage of individuals with dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders [COD]) received
treatment for only their mental illness? - 32.9%
What factors can affect screening instrument validity? - setting, privacy, levels of trust &
rapport, instructions given and clarity
Which of the following functions is NOT what a certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse counselor can
usually perform? - Diagnose mental disorders
What does GATE stand for? - Gather info, Access supervision, Take responsible action,
Extend the action
To which of the following do assessment processes and instruments NOT need be sensitive? -
Political orientation
What are serious mental health symptoms that resolve with abstinence in thirty days or less
MOST likely due to? - Substance abuse-induced disorders that require continued
abstinence
Which one of the following alcohol abuse screening tests is designed specifically for use with
adolescents? - CRAFFT
Which of the following is the MOST important introductory statement or question to ask in a
suicidality evaluation? - I need to ask you a few questions about suicide
What is the purpose of screening? - to determine the need for placement or referral
What is the primary purpose of SA assessment? - To determine the severity of the
substance problem
Who should create a treatment plan? - Collaborative team with the client
How must assessment information be handled to be MOST effective? - Converted into
goal and objectives
Which of these key elements does NOT bolster a client's desire to complete the program? -
frequent interdisciplinary consultations
How many levels of treatment placement are recognized by the American Society of Addiction
Medicine (ASAM)? - four levels of treatment placement
How many assessment dimensions are recognized by ASAM? - Six assessment
dimensions
,The Stage Model of Change addresses how many client stages? - Six stages
Circumstances, Motivation, Readiness, and Suitability (CMRS) Scales are used for what purpose?
- Assessing client readiness for treatment
When is a client fully prepared to enter treatment? - When a client accepts the need for
treatment
Guiding principles in treatment planning are identified by which acronym? - MATRS
(Measurable, Attainable, Time, Realistic, Specific)
In cases involving the criminal justice system, what is the minimum recommendation for
frequency of updating treatment plans? - At all transition points
How many problem domains are addressed in the Addiction Severity Index (ASI)? - Six
The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) has been formally adopted by which organization? - By
NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
What does it mean if an assessment instrument is valid? - The instrument assesses what
it purports to assess
All of the following are true of depression and SA EXCEPT that - Drugs of abuse can treat
depression
How does motivation for participating in treatment differ from motivation to change problem
behaviors? - Motivation for change is internal; treatment may be pushed on a client
What of the following is NOT a key component in a treatment plan? - The theoretical
approach to be operationalized via treatment
What does the SOAP progress note acronym stand for? - Subjective, Objective,
Assessment and Plan
What does the DAP progress note acronym stand for? - Data, Assessment, Plan
The mnemonic DIG-FAST evaluates which psychological state? - Mania (distractibility,
indiscretion, grandiosity, flight of ideas, activity, sleep deficit, talkativeness)'
How does the Center for SA Treatment (CSAT) recommend that substance abuse be considered
and treated? - A Chronic treatable condition
, How does the center for SA treatment (CSAT) indicate that treatment or interventions provided
following discharge from a formal inpatient or outpatient program be referred to? -
Continuing care
What is the best distinction between substance abuse treatment programs and mutual help
groups such as 12 steps support groups? - Programs offer treatment and groups offer
support
According to the American Society of Addition Medicine (ASAM) What is the minimum of
treatment time the intensive outpatient treatment(IOT) must provide? - 9hrs of txt per
week
Which of the following is not a core feature or service that the Center for Substance Abuse
Treatment (CSAT) consensus panel agreed upon? - Recreational Therapy
Which form of SA is naltrexone used to treat? - Alcohol and Opioid dependence
Which of the following is not a core treatment and recovery skill? - Exercise and health
training
Which of the following is NOT a primary learning style? - Gustatory
What is the influence of family on treatment outcomes? - treatment outcomes are
improved with family supportive family members involved
How many main levels exist in the SA continuum of care, according to the American Society of
Addiction Medicine (ASAM) - Five levels of care
How many sequential stages must outpatient clients work through, regardless of the level of
care at which enter treatment? - Four Stages
What is the usual recommended minimum duration of days for the intensive outpatient
treatment (IOT) phase? - Ninety Days
How is the MOST effective relapse-prevention training provided? - Group therapy and
individual therapy
Which of the following is not a type of intensive outpatient (IOT) group? - Transitional
care group
What is the MOST common duration of counseling in an intensive outpatient treatment (IOT)
program? - 20-30mins, one time a week
VERIFIED ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS
What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon? - The Amount taken, past drug
experiences, form of administration, poly drug use, setting, circumstance.
How is drug tolerance BEST described? - Decreased sensitivity to a drug over time
Which of the following is NOT a "drug cue"? - Drug avoidance strategies
What happens as tolerance for barbiturates develops? - The margin between intoxication
and lethality stays the same
What is the most common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy? - Confusion
Which of the following conditions does alcohol NOT induce? - Hep C (alcohol induces
Steatosis, Nephrosis, Cirrhosis)
What does formication refer to? - A sensation of bugs crawling under the skin
What is/are the organ(s) most damaged by cocaine abuse? - The heart
Which of the following is NOT a basic chemical class of amphetamines? - Benzedrine
(amphetaimen sulphate, dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine are amphetamines)
In terms of difficulty quitting, which of the following drugs ranks the highest? - Nicotine
Which of the statement below is MOST correct? - THC content in marijuana varies widely
Regarding substance abuse, what does Convergence Theory propose? - Rates of SA
among women are converging with those of men
Among psychiatric disorders in the elderly, where does alcohol abuse rank? - Third
Which of the following subcategories of alcohol use disorder onset is NOT found in the elderly?
- Early-onset alcoholism
At an initial meeting with a new client, what is the FIRST requirement? - Establish
Rapport
What does motivational interviewing (MI) primarily involve? - Supportive Persuasion
,What percentage of individuals with dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders [COD]) received
treatment for only their mental illness? - 32.9%
What factors can affect screening instrument validity? - setting, privacy, levels of trust &
rapport, instructions given and clarity
Which of the following functions is NOT what a certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse counselor can
usually perform? - Diagnose mental disorders
What does GATE stand for? - Gather info, Access supervision, Take responsible action,
Extend the action
To which of the following do assessment processes and instruments NOT need be sensitive? -
Political orientation
What are serious mental health symptoms that resolve with abstinence in thirty days or less
MOST likely due to? - Substance abuse-induced disorders that require continued
abstinence
Which one of the following alcohol abuse screening tests is designed specifically for use with
adolescents? - CRAFFT
Which of the following is the MOST important introductory statement or question to ask in a
suicidality evaluation? - I need to ask you a few questions about suicide
What is the purpose of screening? - to determine the need for placement or referral
What is the primary purpose of SA assessment? - To determine the severity of the
substance problem
Who should create a treatment plan? - Collaborative team with the client
How must assessment information be handled to be MOST effective? - Converted into
goal and objectives
Which of these key elements does NOT bolster a client's desire to complete the program? -
frequent interdisciplinary consultations
How many levels of treatment placement are recognized by the American Society of Addiction
Medicine (ASAM)? - four levels of treatment placement
How many assessment dimensions are recognized by ASAM? - Six assessment
dimensions
,The Stage Model of Change addresses how many client stages? - Six stages
Circumstances, Motivation, Readiness, and Suitability (CMRS) Scales are used for what purpose?
- Assessing client readiness for treatment
When is a client fully prepared to enter treatment? - When a client accepts the need for
treatment
Guiding principles in treatment planning are identified by which acronym? - MATRS
(Measurable, Attainable, Time, Realistic, Specific)
In cases involving the criminal justice system, what is the minimum recommendation for
frequency of updating treatment plans? - At all transition points
How many problem domains are addressed in the Addiction Severity Index (ASI)? - Six
The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) has been formally adopted by which organization? - By
NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
What does it mean if an assessment instrument is valid? - The instrument assesses what
it purports to assess
All of the following are true of depression and SA EXCEPT that - Drugs of abuse can treat
depression
How does motivation for participating in treatment differ from motivation to change problem
behaviors? - Motivation for change is internal; treatment may be pushed on a client
What of the following is NOT a key component in a treatment plan? - The theoretical
approach to be operationalized via treatment
What does the SOAP progress note acronym stand for? - Subjective, Objective,
Assessment and Plan
What does the DAP progress note acronym stand for? - Data, Assessment, Plan
The mnemonic DIG-FAST evaluates which psychological state? - Mania (distractibility,
indiscretion, grandiosity, flight of ideas, activity, sleep deficit, talkativeness)'
How does the Center for SA Treatment (CSAT) recommend that substance abuse be considered
and treated? - A Chronic treatable condition
, How does the center for SA treatment (CSAT) indicate that treatment or interventions provided
following discharge from a formal inpatient or outpatient program be referred to? -
Continuing care
What is the best distinction between substance abuse treatment programs and mutual help
groups such as 12 steps support groups? - Programs offer treatment and groups offer
support
According to the American Society of Addition Medicine (ASAM) What is the minimum of
treatment time the intensive outpatient treatment(IOT) must provide? - 9hrs of txt per
week
Which of the following is not a core feature or service that the Center for Substance Abuse
Treatment (CSAT) consensus panel agreed upon? - Recreational Therapy
Which form of SA is naltrexone used to treat? - Alcohol and Opioid dependence
Which of the following is not a core treatment and recovery skill? - Exercise and health
training
Which of the following is NOT a primary learning style? - Gustatory
What is the influence of family on treatment outcomes? - treatment outcomes are
improved with family supportive family members involved
How many main levels exist in the SA continuum of care, according to the American Society of
Addiction Medicine (ASAM) - Five levels of care
How many sequential stages must outpatient clients work through, regardless of the level of
care at which enter treatment? - Four Stages
What is the usual recommended minimum duration of days for the intensive outpatient
treatment (IOT) phase? - Ninety Days
How is the MOST effective relapse-prevention training provided? - Group therapy and
individual therapy
Which of the following is not a type of intensive outpatient (IOT) group? - Transitional
care group
What is the MOST common duration of counseling in an intensive outpatient treatment (IOT)
program? - 20-30mins, one time a week
