CAADC Relapse Prevention and Recovery Support 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which model identifies high-risk situations, coping skills, and self-efficacy as the three key components of relapse prevention?
- Marlatt and Gordon's Relapse Prevention Model (Correct answer)
- Prochaska's Transtheoretical Model
- ASAM Patient Placement Criteria
- Gorski's CENAPS Model
Correct answer: Marlatt and Gordon's Relapse Prevention Model
Marlatt and Gordon's Relapse Prevention Model centers on identifying high-risk situations, building coping skills, and strengthening self-efficacy to prevent relapse.
Question 2: In the CAADC context, what is the term for a temporary return to substance use after a period of abstinence?
- Lapse (Correct answer)
- Relapse
- Recurrence
- Remission
Correct answer: Lapse
A lapse is a brief, temporary return to substance use, whereas a relapse typically refers to a full return to problematic use patterns.
Question 3: Which of the following is a key warning sign of relapse according to Gorski's CENAPS model?
- Attending support group meetings regularly
- Resuming compulsive behaviors and denial (Correct answer)
- Completing aftercare planning
- Increasing social support contacts
Correct answer: Resuming compulsive behaviors and denial
Gorski's CENAPS model identifies resuming compulsive thinking and denial as early relapse warning signs that must be addressed promptly.
Question 4: What does the acronym HALT stand for in relapse prevention?
- Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired (Correct answer)
- Happy, Anxious, Lonely, Tense
- Hopeful, Alert, Lively, Thoughtful
- Hurting, Angry, Listless, Threatened
Correct answer: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
HALT stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired — four vulnerable emotional and physical states that increase relapse risk.
Question 5: Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model involves clients actively modifying their behavior and environment to overcome addiction?
- Contemplation
- Preparation
- Action (Correct answer)
- Maintenance
Correct answer: Action
The Action stage is when clients are actively making changes to their behavior, environment, and experiences to overcome their addiction.
Question 6: A CAADC counselor helping a client identify and plan for high-risk relapse situations is using which evidence-based approach?
- Psychoeducation only
- Cognitive-behavioral relapse prevention therapy (Correct answer)
- Interpersonal therapy
- Motivational enhancement therapy
Correct answer: Cognitive-behavioral relapse prevention therapy
Cognitive-behavioral relapse prevention therapy focuses on identifying high-risk situations and developing specific coping strategies to avoid relapse.
CAADC Relapse Prevention and Recovery Support 1
Which model identifies high-risk situations, coping skills, and self-efficacy as the three key components of relapse prevention?