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CAADC EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST
2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 400
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CAADC EXAM
What is the best way to respond to a client who is dissatisfied with the way her counseling is progressing?discuss her concerns and make necessary changes refer her to a new counselor confront her resistance terminate her counseling - ANSWER-discuss her concerns and make necessary changes
Your client has been married to a substance user for twelve years. He tells you that he had always used sleeping pills and enjoyed an occasional cocktail, but that recently he has been using a gram of cocaine each week. He has begun taking cash advances on their credit cards and writing bad checks. The
MOST appropriate referral for this client would be: (Choose the
BEST answer) A referral to 1 / 4
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A referral to Narcanon A referral to Alcoholics Anonymous A referral to Narcotics Anonymous A referral to CoDA - ANSWER-A referral to Narcanon
This group is targeted to dealing with those involved with cocaine
One of your clients is a 40 year old chronic alcoholic male, a veteran of the USMC. He has begun treatment after a family intervention. During group he has expressed his anger towards his employer, and his coworkers, whom he feels is treating him unfairly. This client, when he was drinking was abusive to his wife and children. You know that he is a hunter, and has firearms in the home. He has become withdrawn and sullen. According to his assessment he has few hobbies or outside interests. He often disagrees with other group members and is argumentative.Based on these observations, and in reviewing all of these
factors you are concerned that he may be: (Choose the BEST
answer) Dangerous to others in his workplace, and make a referral for an evaluation by a Mental Health Counselor Secretly drinking or using drugs. You would do a random drug screen 2 / 4
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Demonstrating Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome In the midst of a rela - ANSWER-Dangerous to others in his workplace, and make a referral for an evaluation by a Mental Health Counselor
Based on these observations, and in reviewing all of these factors you are concerned that he may be dangerous to others in his workplace, and make a referral for an evaluation by a Mental Health Counselor.
One of your clients witnessed a severe accident in which individuals were killed and badly injured. During group, about a month following the accident, he discloses that he has been having vivid physical reactions which include feelings of panic, shortness of breath, sweating, a tightness in his chest and palpitations. As an addictions counselor you would recognize
these symptoms as: (Choose the BEST answer)
Possible evidence of a Schizoid Disorder and make a referral to a mental health professional for an evaluation Possible evidence of a health disorder and make a referral to a medical health professional for an evaluation Possible evidence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and make a referral to a mental health professional for an evaluation 3 / 4
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Possible evidence of Depression and make a referral to a mental health professional for an evaluation - ANSWER-Possible evidence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and make a referral to a mental health professional for an evaluation
These symptoms, feelings of panic, shortness of breath, sweating, a tightness in his chest and palpitations are possible evidence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and would justify a referral to a mental health professional for an evaluation.
Which of these clients most need a referral to a physician?A 25 year old female who has relapsed using crack cocaine following a miscarriage A 53 year old woman grieving for a longer than normal period for her deceased husband A 47 year old man with a history of depression who suddenly exhibits bouts of rage A 12 year old boy who has been using inhalants - ANSWER-A 47 year old man with a history of depression who suddenly exhibits bouts of rage
The DSM-5 defines "Psychological Stressor" as:
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