CADC EXAM 2022 NEW UPDATE
What are three main types of amphetamines - answerAmohetamine sulfate, dextroamohetamine,
and methamphetamine
What are the types of liver damage caused by alcohol? - answerHepatitis, steatosis, and cirrhosis
What is formacation? - answerA sensation of bugs crawling under the skin. Associated with
cocaine, crack, and methamphetamine use.
What is convergence theory? - answerThe theory states that rates of substance use between men
and women are becoming more similar.
What "rank" is alcohol use disorder among disorders diagnosed in the elderly? - answer3rd
What is GATE and what does it stand for - answerG-father information
A- access supervision
T-take responsible action (ensure client safety)
E-extend the action (follow-up and ongoing monitoring)
GATE was designed to outline suicide assessment and intervention protocol for substance use
counselors.
What does not increase the likeliness of a client completing a tx program? -
answerInterdisciplinary meeting's by providers
How many levels of tx placement are recognized by ASAM? - answer4,
,Level 1: non-residential outpatient
Level 2: IOP or partial
Level 3: residential or inpatient (24hour)
Level 4: medically managed inpatient
What is the ASAM - answerAmerican Society of Addiction Medicine- it provides a common
language of holistic, biopsychosocial assessment and treatment across addiction treatment
How many assessment dimensions are recognized by ASAM? - answer6 dimensions in the
assessment for placement criteria
1- acute intoxication/withdrawal potential
2- biomedical conditions/complications
3- emotional/behavioral/cognitive conditions
4- readiness to change
5- relapse or continued use potential
6- recovery environment
How many stages are in the model of change and what are they? - answer6
Pre-contemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
Relapse
What does MI primarily involve? - answerSupportive persuasion
, What percentage of individuals with Co-occurring D/O's receive only mental health support? -
answer32.9%
Which organ is most damaged by cocaine use? - answerThe heart
What is tolerance? - answerA decrease in sensitivity to a drug that causes the user to require a
larger amount of the same drug to achieve the same effects (not necessarily to achieve
intoxication)
What is wernickes encephalopathy - answerCaused by lesions in the central nervous system as a
result of a deficient supply of vitamin B. Typically associated with years of heavy alcohol use and
poor diet. Presents with the primary symptom of confusion that can lead to poor motor control
and psychosis.
What is the AUDIT assessment ? - answerAlcohol use disorders identification test
A ten item screening tool to assess alcohol use, behavior, and problems.
Can be used by any age
Comes in counselor administrated and self report form.
What is the MAST - answerMichigan Alcohol Screening Test- alcohol screening tool to determine
the severity of use within any age group.
What is CMRS? - answerCircumstances, motivation, readiness, and suitability scale.
Used to assess client readiness for treatment.
What are three main types of amphetamines - answerAmohetamine sulfate, dextroamohetamine,
and methamphetamine
What are the types of liver damage caused by alcohol? - answerHepatitis, steatosis, and cirrhosis
What is formacation? - answerA sensation of bugs crawling under the skin. Associated with
cocaine, crack, and methamphetamine use.
What is convergence theory? - answerThe theory states that rates of substance use between men
and women are becoming more similar.
What "rank" is alcohol use disorder among disorders diagnosed in the elderly? - answer3rd
What is GATE and what does it stand for - answerG-father information
A- access supervision
T-take responsible action (ensure client safety)
E-extend the action (follow-up and ongoing monitoring)
GATE was designed to outline suicide assessment and intervention protocol for substance use
counselors.
What does not increase the likeliness of a client completing a tx program? -
answerInterdisciplinary meeting's by providers
How many levels of tx placement are recognized by ASAM? - answer4,
,Level 1: non-residential outpatient
Level 2: IOP or partial
Level 3: residential or inpatient (24hour)
Level 4: medically managed inpatient
What is the ASAM - answerAmerican Society of Addiction Medicine- it provides a common
language of holistic, biopsychosocial assessment and treatment across addiction treatment
How many assessment dimensions are recognized by ASAM? - answer6 dimensions in the
assessment for placement criteria
1- acute intoxication/withdrawal potential
2- biomedical conditions/complications
3- emotional/behavioral/cognitive conditions
4- readiness to change
5- relapse or continued use potential
6- recovery environment
How many stages are in the model of change and what are they? - answer6
Pre-contemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
Relapse
What does MI primarily involve? - answerSupportive persuasion
, What percentage of individuals with Co-occurring D/O's receive only mental health support? -
answer32.9%
Which organ is most damaged by cocaine use? - answerThe heart
What is tolerance? - answerA decrease in sensitivity to a drug that causes the user to require a
larger amount of the same drug to achieve the same effects (not necessarily to achieve
intoxication)
What is wernickes encephalopathy - answerCaused by lesions in the central nervous system as a
result of a deficient supply of vitamin B. Typically associated with years of heavy alcohol use and
poor diet. Presents with the primary symptom of confusion that can lead to poor motor control
and psychosis.
What is the AUDIT assessment ? - answerAlcohol use disorders identification test
A ten item screening tool to assess alcohol use, behavior, and problems.
Can be used by any age
Comes in counselor administrated and self report form.
What is the MAST - answerMichigan Alcohol Screening Test- alcohol screening tool to determine
the severity of use within any age group.
What is CMRS? - answerCircumstances, motivation, readiness, and suitability scale.
Used to assess client readiness for treatment.
