Perkinson: Chemical Dependency Counseling 5th Edition Instructor Resources
Test Bank
Chapter 13
The following questions are multiple choice. Please circle the correct response
1. The purpose of the family programming in addiction treatment is to:
2. Client’s family should be contacted at one point in treatment.
3. AMA Risk _______________.
4. According to the text, the counselor’s most important job with the family is to_______.
5. Which of the following is not covered as a common family problem?
6. Family members feel incredible guilt because _____________.
7. Shame is when family members __________________.
8. _________________ can tell you how their addicted family member is feeling, but cannot
articulate how they are feeling.
a. Enablers
b. Siblings
9. Examples of family supportive 12-step programs include (circle all that apply):
10. Family groups _________________.
a. are to solve family problems
b. are to resolve deep-seeded family issues
11. Sessions that include the client and family members are called:
12. If a family member has a substance abuse or mental health issue the counselor should:
13. If the family is not supportive you should intervene with _________________.
14. Codependents become obsessed with:
15. Making excuses for the addicted person is an example of ______________.
a. dependency
The following Questions are True or False. Circle the correct response.
1. Alanon is a treatment group very different in concept from 12-step programs. T F
2. Family members must understand they are powerless over the disease and their lives are
The following are all short answer questions:
1. Sometimes clients want to leave treatment early, against medical advice to stay. What are some
strategies outlined in the book to keep clients engaged?
2. Codependency is discussed quite a bit in this section. What is codependency? Describe some
characteristics of codependency.
3. When should the counselor first contact the family? Why is the family involvement to critical?
4. Shame and guilt are both identified as common problems within the family. What are the key
differences in these concepts?
5. What is the conjoint session? At what point in treatment should these occur?
Perkinson: Chemical Dependency Counseling 5th Edition Instructor Resources