Texas Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) Practice Exam

The assessment that addresses Axis I, IV, and V is the CASAC, or the Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor. This assessment is comprehensive and focuses on various aspects of an individual's psychological and functional status, which aligns with the criteria outlined in the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders).

Axis I covers clinical disorders, including substance use disorders, which are central to the focus of a chemical dependency counselor. Axis IV addresses psychosocial and environmental problems that may affect the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, such as situational issues impacting an individual's substance use. Finally, Axis V relates to the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF), which provides a numerical score determining the individual's overall level of functioning and can guide treatment planning.

The other assessments listed do not encompass all these axes comprehensively. For instance, the DAST (Drug Abuse Screening Test) primarily assesses drug abuse without the broader psychosocial context. The AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) focuses specifically on alcohol use and its related issues. The WAIS (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale) assesses intelligence rather than substance use or the relevant psychosocial factors. Thus, the CASAC stands out as the appropriate assessment for addressing these axes effectively.