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Chemical Dependency Counselor License Exam

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A long-term heroin addict has been picked up for the third time for breaking and entering. There is no insurance to cover treatment and he does not have a job. What is the best option for him?

  1. Recommend that he plead guilty so he can get clean in prison
  2. Refer him to a methadone program
  3. Tell his legal counsel to take a plea deal for commitment into a rehab program
  4. None of the above
Explanation

Answer: B - The best option for this long-term heroin addict is a methadone program. Counseling sohuld be directed to clients for rehabilitaiton purposes, not legal matters, and in any case it is often possible to acquire illicit substances in prison.

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