CADC Relapse Prevention and Recovery Support

Question 1

According to Marlatt and Gordon's Relapse Prevention model, which of the following is considered the MOST common high-risk situation for relapse?

Accepted Answer

Negative emotional states

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Positive emotional states

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Social pressure from family

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Environmental cues from past use

Question 2

The 'Abstinence Violation Effect' (AVE) described in Relapse Prevention theory refers to:

Accepted Answer

The cognitive and emotional response following a lapse that increases the risk of full relapse

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The physical symptoms that occur when a person stops using substances

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A legal consequence for violating the terms of an abstinence contract

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A counselor's response when a client violates a treatment agreement

Question 3

In Relapse Prevention counseling, teaching a client to identify 'HALT' is MOST useful for:

Accepted Answer

Identifying common internal relapse triggers

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Recognizing the physical signs of intoxication

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Understanding the stages of change

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Developing a crisis safety plan

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes a 'lapse' versus a 'relapse' in addiction recovery?

Accepted Answer

A lapse is a single episode of use; a relapse is a return to regular, problematic patterns of use

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A lapse is any substance use; a relapse only occurs after 30 days of abstinence

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A lapse involves alcohol only; a relapse involves illicit drugs

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There is no clinical distinction between a lapse and a relapse

Question 5

A key component of a Relapse Prevention Plan developed with a CADC client should include:

Accepted Answer

Identified warning signs, coping strategies, and emergency contacts

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A list of rationalizations to justify future use

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A guaranteed timeline for achieving long-term recovery

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A medication regimen prescribed by the counselor

Question 6

In the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change), a client in the 'Maintenance' stage is BEST characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Actively working to prevent relapse and sustain behavior change beyond 6 months

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Considering making changes within the next 6 months

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Just beginning to take action toward change

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Unaware of or not concerned about their substance use