LCDC TX Exam Study Guide –
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A method of reinforcing therapeutic alliance & spirit of collaboration between the
PT & counselor: - Answer✔✔ -setting mutually-established goals
A mental status exam includes: - Answer✔✔ -Appearance
Speech
Thought Process
The provision of info concerning alcohol/drug abuse & the available srvcs &
resources: - Answer✔✔ -client education
When should significant others should be involved in the treatment process? -
Answer✔✔ -From the clients first contact with the treatment center
,The NIDA-financed Drug Abuse reporting Program found that: (having to do with
therapeutic communities) - Answer✔✔ -Therapeutic communities do reduce drug
use relative to untreated clients or those who are simply detoxified and released.
A dually-diagnosed PT, stablized on meds for his psychatric D/O, wants to quit
smoking. You should: - Answer✔✔ -Consult with his physician regarding
nicotine/medication interaction.
A cognitive-based therapy, developed by Ellis, designed to confront a PT's
irrational thinking - Answer✔✔ -Rational-Emotive Therapy
A "release of information" must include: name, address, DOB & _____? -
Answer✔✔ -The purpose of the release of information
When a client discloses suicidal thougths, the counselor's first step is to: -
Answer✔✔ -Assess the degree of risk
When conducting an assessment what is the counselor's primary focus? - CorrECT
aNswErIdentifying the clients problems and needs, strengths and weaknessess.
The BEST indicator if an individual is physically dependent upon alcohol or another
drug is: - Answer✔✔ -The presence of withdrawal symptoms.
Guilt and ___ are painful emotions that are part of grieving. - Answer✔✔ -Anger
,Despite vast personality differences, virtually all substance abusers experience: -
CorrECT aNswErremorse, self-hatred and shame
You are having difficultiy with a client early on in the case. The BEST thing for you
to do is: - Answer✔✔ -Seek out supervision with a colleage or supervisor
Self report screening instrument consists of 4 Y/N questions. Requires aprox 1 min
to complete - Answer✔✔ -CAGE questionnaire
Drug Offender Profile Evaluation/Refferal Strategies - Answer✔✔ -D.O.P.E.R.S.
Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test - Answer✔✔ -MAST
Self Administered Alcoholism Screening Test - Answer✔✔ -SAAST
Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test - Answer✔✔ -SMAST
Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory - Adult or Adolescent Version -
Answer✔✔ -SASSI
Addiction Severity Index - Answer✔✔ -ASI
, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - Answer✔✔ -DSM
Adapted Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test for Fathers - Answer✔✔ -F-
SMAST
Global Appraisal of Individual Needs - Answer✔✔ -GAIN
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory - Answer✔✔ -MMPI
Minnosota Substance Abuse Problems Scale - Answer✔✔ -MSAPS
Readiness To Change Questionnair - Answer✔✔ -TRCQ
Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Invnetory for Adolescents - Answer✔✔ -SASSI-
A
Human Immunodeficiency Virus - Answer✔✔ -HIV
The Stages of Change : - Answer✔✔ -1) pre-contemplation
2) contemplation
3) preparation
4) action
5) maintenance
Practice Questions with Verified
Answers. GRADED A+. Latest
2026/2027 Update
A method of reinforcing therapeutic alliance & spirit of collaboration between the
PT & counselor: - Answer✔✔ -setting mutually-established goals
A mental status exam includes: - Answer✔✔ -Appearance
Speech
Thought Process
The provision of info concerning alcohol/drug abuse & the available srvcs &
resources: - Answer✔✔ -client education
When should significant others should be involved in the treatment process? -
Answer✔✔ -From the clients first contact with the treatment center
,The NIDA-financed Drug Abuse reporting Program found that: (having to do with
therapeutic communities) - Answer✔✔ -Therapeutic communities do reduce drug
use relative to untreated clients or those who are simply detoxified and released.
A dually-diagnosed PT, stablized on meds for his psychatric D/O, wants to quit
smoking. You should: - Answer✔✔ -Consult with his physician regarding
nicotine/medication interaction.
A cognitive-based therapy, developed by Ellis, designed to confront a PT's
irrational thinking - Answer✔✔ -Rational-Emotive Therapy
A "release of information" must include: name, address, DOB & _____? -
Answer✔✔ -The purpose of the release of information
When a client discloses suicidal thougths, the counselor's first step is to: -
Answer✔✔ -Assess the degree of risk
When conducting an assessment what is the counselor's primary focus? - CorrECT
aNswErIdentifying the clients problems and needs, strengths and weaknessess.
The BEST indicator if an individual is physically dependent upon alcohol or another
drug is: - Answer✔✔ -The presence of withdrawal symptoms.
Guilt and ___ are painful emotions that are part of grieving. - Answer✔✔ -Anger
,Despite vast personality differences, virtually all substance abusers experience: -
CorrECT aNswErremorse, self-hatred and shame
You are having difficultiy with a client early on in the case. The BEST thing for you
to do is: - Answer✔✔ -Seek out supervision with a colleage or supervisor
Self report screening instrument consists of 4 Y/N questions. Requires aprox 1 min
to complete - Answer✔✔ -CAGE questionnaire
Drug Offender Profile Evaluation/Refferal Strategies - Answer✔✔ -D.O.P.E.R.S.
Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test - Answer✔✔ -MAST
Self Administered Alcoholism Screening Test - Answer✔✔ -SAAST
Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test - Answer✔✔ -SMAST
Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory - Adult or Adolescent Version -
Answer✔✔ -SASSI
Addiction Severity Index - Answer✔✔ -ASI
, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - Answer✔✔ -DSM
Adapted Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test for Fathers - Answer✔✔ -F-
SMAST
Global Appraisal of Individual Needs - Answer✔✔ -GAIN
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory - Answer✔✔ -MMPI
Minnosota Substance Abuse Problems Scale - Answer✔✔ -MSAPS
Readiness To Change Questionnair - Answer✔✔ -TRCQ
Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Invnetory for Adolescents - Answer✔✔ -SASSI-
A
Human Immunodeficiency Virus - Answer✔✔ -HIV
The Stages of Change : - Answer✔✔ -1) pre-contemplation
2) contemplation
3) preparation
4) action
5) maintenance
