LADC TEST SCRIPT REVIEW 2026 COMPLETE
ANSWERS
◉ sociocultural view of etiology. Answer: stressful socio-economic
conditions or cultural differences that affect attitudes towards taking
drugs
◉ behavioral view of etiology. Answer: suggests the influence of
both positive and negative reinforcement as causal factors for
continued drug use.
◉ pleasure pathway in the brain. Answer: mesolimbic dopamine
system
◉ GABA transmitters. Answer: located in the mesolimbic system
stimulated by certain drugs
◉ biological view of etiology. Answer: 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. Answer: causes an individual to feel sick
after consuming alcohol because of a lack of the enzyme aldehyde
dehydrogenase.
, ◉ aldehyde dehydrogenase. Answer: breaks down acetaldehyde, a
by-product of alcohol .
◉ Categories of substance use. Answer: 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. Answer:
identification, assessment, stabilization, rehabilitation, relapse
prevention and substance substitution (if necessary)
◉ identification. Answer: 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. Answer: 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. Answer: includes the need for detoxification at an
appropriate medical facility if needed.
◉ rehabilitation/treatment programs. Answer: depends upon
assessment and diagnosis and can range from providing education, an
intensive outpatient program to an inpatient residential program.
ANSWERS
◉ sociocultural view of etiology. Answer: stressful socio-economic
conditions or cultural differences that affect attitudes towards taking
drugs
◉ behavioral view of etiology. Answer: suggests the influence of
both positive and negative reinforcement as causal factors for
continued drug use.
◉ pleasure pathway in the brain. Answer: mesolimbic dopamine
system
◉ GABA transmitters. Answer: located in the mesolimbic system
stimulated by certain drugs
◉ biological view of etiology. Answer: 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. Answer: causes an individual to feel sick
after consuming alcohol because of a lack of the enzyme aldehyde
dehydrogenase.
, ◉ aldehyde dehydrogenase. Answer: breaks down acetaldehyde, a
by-product of alcohol .
◉ Categories of substance use. Answer: 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. Answer:
identification, assessment, stabilization, rehabilitation, relapse
prevention and substance substitution (if necessary)
◉ identification. Answer: 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. Answer: 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. Answer: includes the need for detoxification at an
appropriate medical facility if needed.
◉ rehabilitation/treatment programs. Answer: depends upon
assessment and diagnosis and can range from providing education, an
intensive outpatient program to an inpatient residential program.
