CAADE EXAM STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ What is one of the scientific developments that has expanded
understanding the nature of addiction. Answer: Technology to view and
study various parts of the brain
⩥ What drug is classified as a muscle relaxer. Answer: Soma and
Flexeril
⩥ Which drug is most dangerous when the person is physically addicted.
Answer: Alcohol and Tranquilizers
⩥ What is the counselors primary objective during a crisis. Answer: To
stabilize the situation
⩥ Which one of the following interventions involves a harm reduction
strategy. Answer: Needle exchange and naltrexone
⩥ What will help most for an intoxicated person to sober up. Answer:
Time
,⩥ What is the naturally occurring chemical in the body that has the same
effects as a narcotic. Answer: Dopamine
⩥ What is the drug interaction that occurs when a drug such as
barbiturates reduces the effect of contraceptives. Answer: Antagonistic
⩥ When is the greatest damage and effects done on a fetus with heavy
alcohol us. Answer: During first trimester
⩥ Which consequences of alcohol abuse can do more damage on women
than men. Answer: In physical degeneration and health
⩥ If a client admits to stealing from his grandfather who is 72 years
old,what actions do the counselor take. Answer: Report this to Adult
Protective Services
⩥ What is the most widely used form of treatment for alcoholics and
drug addicts. Answer: Behavioral therapies including
individual,group,and family counseling
⩥ Who develops the treatment plans. Answer: Both counselor and client
together
, ⩥ What class of drugs leads to the potentiation with antihistamines.
Answer: opium ( opiates)
⩥ Why do most substance abusers enter treatment. Answer: Due to court
order by judge
⩥ Which scenario describes a client in the contemplation stage of
readiness. Answer: Acknowledging that they have a problem
⩥ When doing an alcohol history, which symptoms would indicate
alcohol dependency. Answer: Increased tolerance and withdrawal
symptoms
⩥ If a counselor determines a client poses immediate danger to himself
or others who do you inform. Answer: Notify police and potential victim
⩥ Which of the following are open ended questions. Answer:
What,why,how,and/ or describe
⩥ What should the counselors primary focus when counseling the
addictive family. Answer: Facilitating the process of communication
with family members
⩥ Ephedrine is a. Answer: Stimulant
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ What is one of the scientific developments that has expanded
understanding the nature of addiction. Answer: Technology to view and
study various parts of the brain
⩥ What drug is classified as a muscle relaxer. Answer: Soma and
Flexeril
⩥ Which drug is most dangerous when the person is physically addicted.
Answer: Alcohol and Tranquilizers
⩥ What is the counselors primary objective during a crisis. Answer: To
stabilize the situation
⩥ Which one of the following interventions involves a harm reduction
strategy. Answer: Needle exchange and naltrexone
⩥ What will help most for an intoxicated person to sober up. Answer:
Time
,⩥ What is the naturally occurring chemical in the body that has the same
effects as a narcotic. Answer: Dopamine
⩥ What is the drug interaction that occurs when a drug such as
barbiturates reduces the effect of contraceptives. Answer: Antagonistic
⩥ When is the greatest damage and effects done on a fetus with heavy
alcohol us. Answer: During first trimester
⩥ Which consequences of alcohol abuse can do more damage on women
than men. Answer: In physical degeneration and health
⩥ If a client admits to stealing from his grandfather who is 72 years
old,what actions do the counselor take. Answer: Report this to Adult
Protective Services
⩥ What is the most widely used form of treatment for alcoholics and
drug addicts. Answer: Behavioral therapies including
individual,group,and family counseling
⩥ Who develops the treatment plans. Answer: Both counselor and client
together
, ⩥ What class of drugs leads to the potentiation with antihistamines.
Answer: opium ( opiates)
⩥ Why do most substance abusers enter treatment. Answer: Due to court
order by judge
⩥ Which scenario describes a client in the contemplation stage of
readiness. Answer: Acknowledging that they have a problem
⩥ When doing an alcohol history, which symptoms would indicate
alcohol dependency. Answer: Increased tolerance and withdrawal
symptoms
⩥ If a counselor determines a client poses immediate danger to himself
or others who do you inform. Answer: Notify police and potential victim
⩥ Which of the following are open ended questions. Answer:
What,why,how,and/ or describe
⩥ What should the counselors primary focus when counseling the
addictive family. Answer: Facilitating the process of communication
with family members
⩥ Ephedrine is a. Answer: Stimulant
