TEXAS LICENSED CHEMICAL
DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR
(LCDC) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (LATEST)
1. Substance use disorder (SUD) is characterized by:
A. Occasional use only
B. A pattern leading to impairment or distress
C. Legal issues only
D. Social use
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SUD involves clinically significant impairment or distress,
including loss of control, tolerance, and continued use despite harm.
2. Tolerance refers to:
A. Reduced substance use
B. Need for increased amounts to achieve same effect
C. Withdrawal symptoms
D. Abstinence
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tolerance develops when the body adapts to a substance,
requiring more for the same effect.
3. Withdrawal is:
A. Increased tolerance
B. Physical/psychological symptoms when substance is reduced or
stopped
C. Continued use
D. Treatment planning
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Withdrawal symptoms vary by substance and can be severe
or life-threatening.
4. Screening tools are used to:
A. Diagnose SUD
B. Identify potential substance use problems
C. Provide treatment
D. Replace assessment
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: Screening identifies risk; full assessment confirms
diagnosis.
5. Assessment includes:
A. Screening only
B. Comprehensive evaluation of client needs
C. Treatment only
D. Referral only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessment gathers detailed information for diagnosis and
planning.
6. A treatment plan must be:
A. Generic
B. Individualized
C. Optional
D. Fixed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Plans must reflect the client’s specific needs, goals, and
progress.
, 7. SMART goals are:
A. Simple only
B. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
C. Optional
D. Long-term only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SMART goals guide effective and trackable treatment
planning.
8. Case management involves:
A. Counseling only
B. Coordinating services and resources
C. Diagnosing disorders
D. Prescribing medication
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Case managers link clients to services like housing,
medical care, and support.
9. Relapse prevention focuses on:
DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR
(LCDC) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (LATEST)
1. Substance use disorder (SUD) is characterized by:
A. Occasional use only
B. A pattern leading to impairment or distress
C. Legal issues only
D. Social use
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SUD involves clinically significant impairment or distress,
including loss of control, tolerance, and continued use despite harm.
2. Tolerance refers to:
A. Reduced substance use
B. Need for increased amounts to achieve same effect
C. Withdrawal symptoms
D. Abstinence
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tolerance develops when the body adapts to a substance,
requiring more for the same effect.
3. Withdrawal is:
A. Increased tolerance
B. Physical/psychological symptoms when substance is reduced or
stopped
C. Continued use
D. Treatment planning
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Withdrawal symptoms vary by substance and can be severe
or life-threatening.
4. Screening tools are used to:
A. Diagnose SUD
B. Identify potential substance use problems
C. Provide treatment
D. Replace assessment
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: Screening identifies risk; full assessment confirms
diagnosis.
5. Assessment includes:
A. Screening only
B. Comprehensive evaluation of client needs
C. Treatment only
D. Referral only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessment gathers detailed information for diagnosis and
planning.
6. A treatment plan must be:
A. Generic
B. Individualized
C. Optional
D. Fixed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Plans must reflect the client’s specific needs, goals, and
progress.
, 7. SMART goals are:
A. Simple only
B. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
C. Optional
D. Long-term only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SMART goals guide effective and trackable treatment
planning.
8. Case management involves:
A. Counseling only
B. Coordinating services and resources
C. Diagnosing disorders
D. Prescribing medication
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Case managers link clients to services like housing,
medical care, and support.
9. Relapse prevention focuses on:
