CAADE Relapse Prevention

Question 1

What is the primary goal of relapse prevention therapy in substance use treatment?

Accepted Answer

To teach clients to identify high-risk situations and develop coping strategies

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To eliminate all cravings permanently through medication

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To require clients to attend 90 meetings in 90 days

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To enforce abstinence through legal consequences

Question 2

Who is credited with developing the cognitive-behavioral model of relapse prevention?

Accepted Answer

G. Alan Marlatt

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William Miller

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Terence Gorski

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Carl Rogers

Question 3

In relapse prevention, what does the acronym HALT stand for?

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Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired

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Hopeless, Apathetic, Lonely, Tired

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Honest, Accepting, Loving, Thankful

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High-risk, Avoidant, Lapse, Trigger

Question 4

Which of the following is considered a high-risk situation in Marlatt's relapse prevention model?

Accepted Answer

Experiencing negative emotional states such as frustration or depression

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Attending a structured outpatient therapy session

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Completing a 12-step step work assignment

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Participating in a psychoeducation group

Question 5

In relapse prevention terminology, what distinguishes a 'lapse' from a 'relapse'?

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A lapse is a brief, initial return to use while a relapse is a full return to previous patterns

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A lapse involves a different substance than the one of primary dependence

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A lapse occurs only with alcohol while a relapse applies to illicit drugs

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A lapse requires hospitalization while a relapse does not

Question 6

The Abstinence Violation Effect (AVE) in relapse prevention refers to:

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The guilt and cognitive dissonance a person feels after a lapse that increases the risk of full relapse

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A legal consequence for violating probation drug testing requirements

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The physical withdrawal symptoms that occur after stopping substance use

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A scheduled medication taper to prevent withdrawal

Question 7

Which coping strategy is considered most effective when a client encounters a high-risk situation for relapse?

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Active behavioral and cognitive coping responses specific to the situation

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Avoiding all social contact until the urge passes

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Waiting passively for the craving to subside without taking action

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Increasing the frequency of AA meetings only