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2026 LCAS (LICENSED CLINICAL
ADDICTIONS SPECIALIST) EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
(EXPERT VERIFIED) ANSWERS/TOP-RATED
A+.
LCAS
Maximize your success on the LCAS (Licensed Clinical
Addictions Specialist) certification exam with focused
preparation that strengthens your understanding of substance
use disorders, evidence-based treatment models, ethical
guidelines, and co-occurring mental health conditions. It is
specifically designed for counselors and clinicians seeking
certification to provide specialized addiction treatment
services.
During his treatment, Vic started having painful urination
and feared he might have a sexually transmitted disease. Vic
had not been to a doctor in at least ten years and did not
have a regular doctor to call. The counselor gave him the
name of a local physician who would treat a new patient on
short notice. This process is BEST viewed as an example of:
A. A referral
B. A consultation
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C. case management
D. An aftercare planA. A referral
A major focus of the principle of anonymity in the AA
fellowship is directed specifically at:
A. press, radio, and film
B. People outside of the immediate family
C. law enforcement officials
D. Anyone who is not in the fellowshipA- Press, radio, and
film
Which of the following is the BEST definition of transference?
A. Projection of uncomfortable feelings to a nonthreatening
object
B. A sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a
problem can be solved.
C. Unconscious shifting of feelings and fantasies from
significant others to the therapist.
D. Assuming the values of others, similar to Stockholm
syndrome.Unconscious shifting of feelings and fantasies
from significant others to therapist.
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_________ includes the identification and ranking of
problems needing resolutionTreatment planning
Appropriate documentation in the client's chart includes
incidents, reports, andOngoing information
Which statement about counseling is TRUE?
A. Counselors are in the business of changing people.
B. It is best to choose a single counseling approach to
master and use with clients.
C. Early childhood experiences are usually irrelevant in
counseling
D. Counselors must be open to their own struggles and
personal growth.D. Counselors must be open to their own
struggles and personal growth.
When a actively-using, alcohol-dependent client presents
with depressive symptoms:Depressive symptoms in the
majority of cases will be significantly diminished after
detoxification and abstinence.
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One method for increasing the effectiveness of counseling
for Latino clients is:
A. to assume an active approach with goal-oriented inquiry.
B. to maintain the individual's dignity by avoiding familiarity.
C. To acknowledge the cultural difference and schedule
appointments well in advance.
D. to stress separation due to family enmeshment.A. To
assume an active approach with goal-oriented inquiry.
Methadone is as drug used in:
A. IV form to combat the synergistic effects of alcohol and
other CNS depressants.
B. Harm reduction programs, usually in urban environments.
C. Conjunction with alternative detoxification protocols for
amphetamines.
D. Emergency rooms to counteract the effects of
overdose.harm reduction programs, usually in urban
environments.
2026 LCAS (LICENSED CLINICAL
ADDICTIONS SPECIALIST) EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
(EXPERT VERIFIED) ANSWERS/TOP-RATED
A+.
LCAS
Maximize your success on the LCAS (Licensed Clinical
Addictions Specialist) certification exam with focused
preparation that strengthens your understanding of substance
use disorders, evidence-based treatment models, ethical
guidelines, and co-occurring mental health conditions. It is
specifically designed for counselors and clinicians seeking
certification to provide specialized addiction treatment
services.
During his treatment, Vic started having painful urination
and feared he might have a sexually transmitted disease. Vic
had not been to a doctor in at least ten years and did not
have a regular doctor to call. The counselor gave him the
name of a local physician who would treat a new patient on
short notice. This process is BEST viewed as an example of:
A. A referral
B. A consultation
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C. case management
D. An aftercare planA. A referral
A major focus of the principle of anonymity in the AA
fellowship is directed specifically at:
A. press, radio, and film
B. People outside of the immediate family
C. law enforcement officials
D. Anyone who is not in the fellowshipA- Press, radio, and
film
Which of the following is the BEST definition of transference?
A. Projection of uncomfortable feelings to a nonthreatening
object
B. A sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a
problem can be solved.
C. Unconscious shifting of feelings and fantasies from
significant others to the therapist.
D. Assuming the values of others, similar to Stockholm
syndrome.Unconscious shifting of feelings and fantasies
from significant others to therapist.
, Page 3 of 44
_________ includes the identification and ranking of
problems needing resolutionTreatment planning
Appropriate documentation in the client's chart includes
incidents, reports, andOngoing information
Which statement about counseling is TRUE?
A. Counselors are in the business of changing people.
B. It is best to choose a single counseling approach to
master and use with clients.
C. Early childhood experiences are usually irrelevant in
counseling
D. Counselors must be open to their own struggles and
personal growth.D. Counselors must be open to their own
struggles and personal growth.
When a actively-using, alcohol-dependent client presents
with depressive symptoms:Depressive symptoms in the
majority of cases will be significantly diminished after
detoxification and abstinence.
, Page 4 of 44
One method for increasing the effectiveness of counseling
for Latino clients is:
A. to assume an active approach with goal-oriented inquiry.
B. to maintain the individual's dignity by avoiding familiarity.
C. To acknowledge the cultural difference and schedule
appointments well in advance.
D. to stress separation due to family enmeshment.A. To
assume an active approach with goal-oriented inquiry.
Methadone is as drug used in:
A. IV form to combat the synergistic effects of alcohol and
other CNS depressants.
B. Harm reduction programs, usually in urban environments.
C. Conjunction with alternative detoxification protocols for
amphetamines.
D. Emergency rooms to counteract the effects of
overdose.harm reduction programs, usually in urban
environments.
