CAC Crisis Intervention and Relapse Prevention 2

Question 1

The 'abstinence violation effect' (AVE) in relapse prevention theory describes:

Accepted Answer

The cognitive and emotional reaction a person has after a lapse that increases relapse risk

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A legal consequence of violating a sobriety agreement

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A physiological withdrawal symptom after stopping substance use

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The effect of peer pressure on a client's decision to use substances

Question 2

Which tool is specifically designed to identify a client's individual high-risk relapse triggers?

Accepted Answer

The Situational Confidence Questionnaire (SCQ)

Answer

The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

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The Inventory of Drug Use Consequences (InDUC)

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The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

Question 3

During a crisis, a counselor should use the SLAP acronym to assess suicide risk. What does the 'L' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Lethality of plan

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Level of intent

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Length of crisis

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Loss of support

Question 4

A client who is intoxicated arrives at the clinic in crisis. What is the counselor's MOST appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the client's safety and contact medical personnel if needed

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Begin a standard intake assessment

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Ask the client to leave and return when sober

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Immediately call law enforcement

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of an emotional relapse warning sign according to the relapse prevention model?

Accepted Answer

Isolating, skipping meetings, and suppressing emotions

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Visiting a bar 'just to see old friends'

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Bargaining about controlled use with the counselor

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Making a plan to obtain substances

Question 6

The harm reduction approach to relapse prevention primarily focuses on:

Accepted Answer

Reducing the negative consequences of substance use even if use continues

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Immediate and complete abstinence from all substances

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Replacing one substance with a less harmful alternative permanently

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Providing incentives for maintaining a specific period of sobriety

Question 7

A client reports feeling overwhelmed and is considering using substances to cope. Which counseling technique is MOST appropriate in this moment?

Accepted Answer

Implement urge surfing and cognitive restructuring strategies

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Confront the client about the negative consequences of using

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Refer the client to a different counselor immediately

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Increase the client's medication dosage