ADC EXAM FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
● AA is mandatory for some treatment modalities. How can this create a
problem? Answer: It is based upon traditions that new members must be
willing to comply to. Unwilling members can be a disturbance.
● What is the Minnesota Model? Answer: Adaptation of the 12 step
model. Used to treat drugs and alcohol. It involves a continuum of care.
● How has the Minnesota Model evolved? Answer: Became highly
structured to include multiple types of treatment. I.e. detox,
psychological assess, group and individual meetings. Group was meant
to be residential and last up to 60 days.
● What is the Hazelton Foundation? Answer: Adaptation of 12 step
model. 21 day version..then 28. Very intensive multidisciplinary
treatment program.
● Discuss the concept of God in AA Answer: was based upon the
Oxford group originally 6 steps. when incorporating a spiritual side there
,was debate about how to do this, Christian etc. They resolved on Higher
Power as it is understood.
● Discuss the 12 steps. Answer: 1. Admit powerless
2. Faith in Greater Power
3. Turn life over to God
4. Fearless moral inventory
5. Admit wrongdoings
6. Ask God to remove character flaws
7. Ask God to remove shortcomings
8. List of wronged individuals
9. Make emends of those we have wronged
10. Personal inventory
11. Seeking of God through prayer
12. Pass on a spiritual awakening to others
● Guiding principles of Alcoholics Anonymous Answer: 1. Unity of
Org is utmost importance
2. God is the ultimate authority
3. only condition for membership is desire to quit
4. AA is self governing
5. AA purpose-to help others still suffering from alcoholism
6. The name of AA should never be lent to outside organizations
,7. EACH AA group should be financially independent
8. AA is nonprofessional and should stay that way
9. AA should NOT be formally organized
10. AA should not be involved in issues outside of helping with sobriety.
11. Personal anonymity must always be maintained
12. principles must come before personalities.
● Discuss the importance of AA anonymity Answer: Its to conceal
identities so individuals are not afraid of being honest. there is often a
stigma related to alcoholism. Members feel comfortable about joining. It
discourages others from seeking public recognition and accolades. No
member is ever allowed to speak on the behalf of the group. AA member
may disclose information about their involvement but it is discouraged
● What religious group is AA affiliated with? Answer: None
● Is it affiliated with any political groups or institutions? Answer: no
● Goal of AA Answer: SOBRIETY!
● Are all AA groups universal? Answer:
● 95% of New HIV cases come from where? Answer: Low and middle
income countries. Most affected countries are subsaharan Africa.
, ● What is the prevalence of HIV in subsaharan Africa? Answer: 1 :20
adults with 69 % of all effected individuals located here.
● How is HIV transmitted? Answer: Bodily fluids
-Blood
-Semen
-Vaginal fluid
-Breast milk
● How is HIV most commonly transmitted? Answer: through sexual
intercourse with an infected person
● What are the symptoms of AIDS? Answer: severe weight loss, night
sweats, and swollen lymph nodes, persistent cough, thrush, persistent
diarrhea, fever, fatique.
● what is karposi sarcoma KS? Answer: associated with aids it looks
like hyperpigmented multicentric lesions that can be firm, flat, or
nodular
● what is pcp (pneumocystis carininii pneumonia? Answer: it exist as
part of the normal flora of the lungs, the infection results from an
impaired immune system
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
● AA is mandatory for some treatment modalities. How can this create a
problem? Answer: It is based upon traditions that new members must be
willing to comply to. Unwilling members can be a disturbance.
● What is the Minnesota Model? Answer: Adaptation of the 12 step
model. Used to treat drugs and alcohol. It involves a continuum of care.
● How has the Minnesota Model evolved? Answer: Became highly
structured to include multiple types of treatment. I.e. detox,
psychological assess, group and individual meetings. Group was meant
to be residential and last up to 60 days.
● What is the Hazelton Foundation? Answer: Adaptation of 12 step
model. 21 day version..then 28. Very intensive multidisciplinary
treatment program.
● Discuss the concept of God in AA Answer: was based upon the
Oxford group originally 6 steps. when incorporating a spiritual side there
,was debate about how to do this, Christian etc. They resolved on Higher
Power as it is understood.
● Discuss the 12 steps. Answer: 1. Admit powerless
2. Faith in Greater Power
3. Turn life over to God
4. Fearless moral inventory
5. Admit wrongdoings
6. Ask God to remove character flaws
7. Ask God to remove shortcomings
8. List of wronged individuals
9. Make emends of those we have wronged
10. Personal inventory
11. Seeking of God through prayer
12. Pass on a spiritual awakening to others
● Guiding principles of Alcoholics Anonymous Answer: 1. Unity of
Org is utmost importance
2. God is the ultimate authority
3. only condition for membership is desire to quit
4. AA is self governing
5. AA purpose-to help others still suffering from alcoholism
6. The name of AA should never be lent to outside organizations
,7. EACH AA group should be financially independent
8. AA is nonprofessional and should stay that way
9. AA should NOT be formally organized
10. AA should not be involved in issues outside of helping with sobriety.
11. Personal anonymity must always be maintained
12. principles must come before personalities.
● Discuss the importance of AA anonymity Answer: Its to conceal
identities so individuals are not afraid of being honest. there is often a
stigma related to alcoholism. Members feel comfortable about joining. It
discourages others from seeking public recognition and accolades. No
member is ever allowed to speak on the behalf of the group. AA member
may disclose information about their involvement but it is discouraged
● What religious group is AA affiliated with? Answer: None
● Is it affiliated with any political groups or institutions? Answer: no
● Goal of AA Answer: SOBRIETY!
● Are all AA groups universal? Answer:
● 95% of New HIV cases come from where? Answer: Low and middle
income countries. Most affected countries are subsaharan Africa.
, ● What is the prevalence of HIV in subsaharan Africa? Answer: 1 :20
adults with 69 % of all effected individuals located here.
● How is HIV transmitted? Answer: Bodily fluids
-Blood
-Semen
-Vaginal fluid
-Breast milk
● How is HIV most commonly transmitted? Answer: through sexual
intercourse with an infected person
● What are the symptoms of AIDS? Answer: severe weight loss, night
sweats, and swollen lymph nodes, persistent cough, thrush, persistent
diarrhea, fever, fatique.
● what is karposi sarcoma KS? Answer: associated with aids it looks
like hyperpigmented multicentric lesions that can be firm, flat, or
nodular
● what is pcp (pneumocystis carininii pneumonia? Answer: it exist as
part of the normal flora of the lungs, the infection results from an
impaired immune system
