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LCDC TX COMPLETE NEWEST ACTUAL 2025/2026
EXAM GUIDE WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | VERIFIED/GRADED A+
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.
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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? -
(ANSWER)Identifying 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: -
(ANSWER)remorse, 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
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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
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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
6) relapse
(SCM) Not yeat acknowledging that there is a problem behavoir that needs to be
changed - (ANSWER)Pre-Contemplation
(SCM) Acknowledging that there is a problem but not yet ready or sure of wanting
to make a change - (ANSWER)Contemplation
LCDC TX COMPLETE NEWEST ACTUAL 2025/2026
EXAM GUIDE WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | VERIFIED/GRADED A+
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.
, 2
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? -
(ANSWER)Identifying 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: -
(ANSWER)remorse, 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
, 3
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
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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
6) relapse
(SCM) Not yeat acknowledging that there is a problem behavoir that needs to be
changed - (ANSWER)Pre-Contemplation
(SCM) Acknowledging that there is a problem but not yet ready or sure of wanting
to make a change - (ANSWER)Contemplation
