National Certified Addiction Counselor Level I (NCAC I)

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When assessing a client for co-occurring disorders, a counselor should wait how long after last substance use before evaluating psychiatric symptoms?

Long enough for acute intoxication and withdrawal effects to clear (typically 2–4 weeks) 24 hours Immediately at intake regardless of use Until the client has been sober for one year

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Long enough for acute intoxication and withdrawal effects to clear (typically 2–4 weeks)

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