NAADAC ADDICTION COUNSELING STUDY
GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE TEST BANK WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Documentation of clinical services must be: Answer: a. completed
within 8 hours of service
b. signed by the addiction treatment facility supervisor
c. signed by the author with his or her credentials listed
d. completed within 7 days of service
◉ Transference is when a client projects onto the counselor his or
her own feelings and attitudes toward significant others in his or her
life. Answer: TRUE OR FALSE
◉ It is the addiction counselors responsibility to terminate
treatment of a client when: Answer: a. it is clear that the client is no
longer benefiting from treatment
b. The client is no longer able to afford the treatment services
c. The client does not want to participate in treatment any longer
d. transference is occurring by the client
,◉ A clients openness to interpersonal exchange may be signaled by
his or her legs and feet that are relaxed and comfortable. Answer:
TRUE OR FALSE
◉ An informed consent contract must contain all of the following
except: Answer: a. The type of treatment services to be delivered
b. The cost for treatment services rendered
c. where the treatment services will take place
d. why the specific treatment services were selected
◉ Regardless of the reason for discontinuing the relationship, a
counselor has the responsibility to help the client transition to
another set of conditions after termination. Answer: TRUE OR FALSE
◉ Telling the truth and keeping promises is at the core of which
principle of: Answer: a. justice
b. fidelity
c. autonomy
d. competence
◉ Probing or questioning is where a counselor asks the client a
question to help further explore his or her emotions and
experiences. Answer: TRUE OR FALSE
, ◉ In determining an individual's ability to decide and act
autonomously, an addiction counselor must: Answer: a. establish
that the individual is incompetent to help themselves
b. ensure the individual has the necessary information to make a
sound decision in an unbiased manner
c. encourage them to comply with what the addiction coy selor has
determined to be in the client's best interest
d. educate them on the addiction counselors choices about their life
and their values
◉ According to rational-emotive-behavioral therapy (REBT), certain
____________________ contribute to the onset and maintenance of a
psychoactive substance use disorder. Answer: a. mistaken solutions
b. erroneous beliefs
c. boundary issue
d. operant conditions
◉ NAADAC's decision making model includes all of the following
except: Answer: a. decide on a course of action
b. consult with supervisors and/or colleagues
c. contact state licensing board
d. identify and define the problem
GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE TEST BANK WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Documentation of clinical services must be: Answer: a. completed
within 8 hours of service
b. signed by the addiction treatment facility supervisor
c. signed by the author with his or her credentials listed
d. completed within 7 days of service
◉ Transference is when a client projects onto the counselor his or
her own feelings and attitudes toward significant others in his or her
life. Answer: TRUE OR FALSE
◉ It is the addiction counselors responsibility to terminate
treatment of a client when: Answer: a. it is clear that the client is no
longer benefiting from treatment
b. The client is no longer able to afford the treatment services
c. The client does not want to participate in treatment any longer
d. transference is occurring by the client
,◉ A clients openness to interpersonal exchange may be signaled by
his or her legs and feet that are relaxed and comfortable. Answer:
TRUE OR FALSE
◉ An informed consent contract must contain all of the following
except: Answer: a. The type of treatment services to be delivered
b. The cost for treatment services rendered
c. where the treatment services will take place
d. why the specific treatment services were selected
◉ Regardless of the reason for discontinuing the relationship, a
counselor has the responsibility to help the client transition to
another set of conditions after termination. Answer: TRUE OR FALSE
◉ Telling the truth and keeping promises is at the core of which
principle of: Answer: a. justice
b. fidelity
c. autonomy
d. competence
◉ Probing or questioning is where a counselor asks the client a
question to help further explore his or her emotions and
experiences. Answer: TRUE OR FALSE
, ◉ In determining an individual's ability to decide and act
autonomously, an addiction counselor must: Answer: a. establish
that the individual is incompetent to help themselves
b. ensure the individual has the necessary information to make a
sound decision in an unbiased manner
c. encourage them to comply with what the addiction coy selor has
determined to be in the client's best interest
d. educate them on the addiction counselors choices about their life
and their values
◉ According to rational-emotive-behavioral therapy (REBT), certain
____________________ contribute to the onset and maintenance of a
psychoactive substance use disorder. Answer: a. mistaken solutions
b. erroneous beliefs
c. boundary issue
d. operant conditions
◉ NAADAC's decision making model includes all of the following
except: Answer: a. decide on a course of action
b. consult with supervisors and/or colleagues
c. contact state licensing board
d. identify and define the problem
