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Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Prep - Question List

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51. Madison is aware of a fellow colleague with a drug abuse problem. Until recently, it did not appear to be affecting job performance. Now the colleague is missing work and failing to meet with clients as required. Madison does not want to get her fellow worker in trouble and feels someone else will eventually notice the problem. How else could this be handled?
  1. Surprise drug testing at the workplace
  2. Tell another colleague about the problem
  3. Tell a supervisor immediately
  4. Talk to the colleague having a problem
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52. Mr. Bentley has been providing clinical social work services to a client for three weeks based on a referral for self-esteem issues. During the course of assessment, it is discovered there are also drug abuse problems. Since this is not an area of expertise for Mr. Bentley, what should his next step be?
  1. Terminate services immediately
  2. Notify Adult Protective Services
  3. Seek training in drug/alcohol abuse
  4. Refer the client to another professional to address the substance abuse issues.
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53. Miranda discovers that a client she has been working with is secretly stalking a fellow colleague. The other professional had provided clinical social work services to the client one year ago for alcohol abuse. Miranda understands her obligation to protect the client’s confidentiality and privacy. What could make this an exception?
  1. The client needs a psychological assessment
  2. Miranda wants to know about the prior relationship
  3. It is necessary to prevent serious harm
  4. There is no exception
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54. Which of the following therapies has not been found to be effective with individuals suffering with drug and alcohol abuse?
  1. Biomedical therapy
  2. Behavioral therapy
  3. Humanistic therapy
  4. Homeopathy
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55.
Individual development is based on the effect family roles play within an individual’s life. Healthy families promote trust, honesty, love, and positive development. The opposite of this is the dysfunctional family, where one or more members have a problem that affects the unit. Examples include an individual that is abusive, neglectful, or has an alcohol/drug issue. 

Even though a family appears dysfunctional, there is still at least one family member who is “healthy.” This person will try to compensate for the problem in different ways. One such manner is by trying to solve the issue short-term, which leads to endless deflation of situations. What role is being described?
  1. Scapegoat
  2. Hero
  3. Lost child
  4. Mascot
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