LADC EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS.
Etiology of substance related disorders - ANS the study of the cause of substance related
disorders, involving genetic factors, use of drugs as a means to self-medicate or cover up other
issues.
sociocultural view of etiology - ANS stressful socio-economic conditions or cultural
differences that affect attitudes towards taking drugs
behavioral view of etiology - ANS suggests the influence of both positive and negative
reinforcement as causal factors for continued drug use.
pleasure pathway in the brain - ANS mesolimbic dopamine system
GABA transmitters - ANS located in the mesolimbic system stimulated by certain drugs
biological view of etiology - ANS states that there is a difference between children of alcohol-
dependent parents and those of non-dependent parents with respect to genetic predisopsition
to drugs and alcohol
Alcohol flush syndrome - ANS causes an individual to feel sick after consuming alcohol
because of a lack of the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase.
aldehyde dehydrogenase - ANS breaks down acetaldehyde, a by-product of alcohol .
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, Categories of substance use - ANS non-use, moderate and non-problematic use, heavy and
non-problematic use, heavy use with moderate life problems, heavy use with serious life
problems, dependency with life and health problems
The treatment and recovery continuum of care - ANS identification, assessment, stabilization,
rehabilitation, relapse prevention and substance substitution (if necessary)
identification - ANS can be through self, court order, a condition of probation or parole, or
intervention. screening process helps determine the likelihood of a problem with drugs or
alcohol
assessment - ANS the collection of data from the individual and corroborative sources to
determine the extent of the individual's problem and their strengths, weaknesses, and needs.
stabilization - ANS includes the need for detoxification at an appropriate medical facility if
needed.
rehabilitation/treatment programs - ANS depends upon assessment and diagnosis and can
range from providing education, an intensive outpatient program to an inpatient residential
program.
relapse prevention program - ANS a process whereby indentification of individualized triggers
and a plan to confront those triggers is developed
drug substitution - ANS a legal drug is substituted for an illegal one to assist the client in
making positive life changes.
Stages of family response to drug and alcohol abuse - ANS denial, attempts to eliminate the
problem, disorganization and chaos, reorganization in spite of the problem, efforts to escape,
family reorganization.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS.
Etiology of substance related disorders - ANS the study of the cause of substance related
disorders, involving genetic factors, use of drugs as a means to self-medicate or cover up other
issues.
sociocultural view of etiology - ANS stressful socio-economic conditions or cultural
differences that affect attitudes towards taking drugs
behavioral view of etiology - ANS suggests the influence of both positive and negative
reinforcement as causal factors for continued drug use.
pleasure pathway in the brain - ANS mesolimbic dopamine system
GABA transmitters - ANS located in the mesolimbic system stimulated by certain drugs
biological view of etiology - ANS states that there is a difference between children of alcohol-
dependent parents and those of non-dependent parents with respect to genetic predisopsition
to drugs and alcohol
Alcohol flush syndrome - ANS causes an individual to feel sick after consuming alcohol
because of a lack of the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase.
aldehyde dehydrogenase - ANS breaks down acetaldehyde, a by-product of alcohol .
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, Categories of substance use - ANS non-use, moderate and non-problematic use, heavy and
non-problematic use, heavy use with moderate life problems, heavy use with serious life
problems, dependency with life and health problems
The treatment and recovery continuum of care - ANS identification, assessment, stabilization,
rehabilitation, relapse prevention and substance substitution (if necessary)
identification - ANS can be through self, court order, a condition of probation or parole, or
intervention. screening process helps determine the likelihood of a problem with drugs or
alcohol
assessment - ANS the collection of data from the individual and corroborative sources to
determine the extent of the individual's problem and their strengths, weaknesses, and needs.
stabilization - ANS includes the need for detoxification at an appropriate medical facility if
needed.
rehabilitation/treatment programs - ANS depends upon assessment and diagnosis and can
range from providing education, an intensive outpatient program to an inpatient residential
program.
relapse prevention program - ANS a process whereby indentification of individualized triggers
and a plan to confront those triggers is developed
drug substitution - ANS a legal drug is substituted for an illegal one to assist the client in
making positive life changes.
Stages of family response to drug and alcohol abuse - ANS denial, attempts to eliminate the
problem, disorganization and chaos, reorganization in spite of the problem, efforts to escape,
family reorganization.
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