Relapse Prevention and Recovery Support Flashcards

Which recovery support service connects individuals in early recovery with peers who have lived experience with addiction?

Answer: Peer recovery support services

Peer recovery support services (PRSS) connect individuals with trained peers who share lived experience to provide non-clinical support during recovery.

According to SAMHSA's definition, which of the following is NOT one of the four major dimensions of recovery?

Answer: Abstinence

SAMHSA's four dimensions of recovery are Health, Home, Purpose, and Community — abstinence alone is not listed as a standalone dimension.

What is the primary goal of continuing care (aftercare) planning in addiction treatment?

Answer: Sustaining treatment gains and preventing relapse after formal treatment ends

Continuing care planning aims to sustain the gains made in formal treatment and reduce relapse risk after the primary treatment episode concludes.

Which mutual aid organization uses a 12-step program specifically designed for individuals with alcohol use disorder?

Answer: Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the original 12-step mutual aid fellowship specifically designed for individuals recovering from alcohol use disorder.

A counselor notices a client beginning to isolate and miss appointments two months after discharge — this is best described as:

Answer: Emotional relapse warning signs

Isolation and missed appointments are common emotional relapse warning signs indicating the client may be drifting back toward problematic patterns.

In relapse prevention, the concept of 'urge surfing' teaches clients to:

Answer: Ride out cravings by observing them without acting on them

Urge surfing is a mindfulness-based technique that teaches clients to observe cravings as temporary waves that rise and fall without requiring action.