CARN Recovery and Relapse Prevention 3

Question 1

In relapse prevention education, the acronym HALT stands for:

Accepted Answer

Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired

Answer

HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) identifies four physical and emotional states that increase vulnerability to cravings and relapse.

Question 2

A key component that distinguishes Gorski's CENAPS Model from other relapse prevention approaches is:

Accepted Answer

Developing a personalized written relapse prevention plan with specific warning signs

Answer

Gorski's CENAPS Model emphasizes identifying individualized relapse warning signs and creating detailed written relapse prevention plans to interrupt relapse early.

Question 3

A nurse notes that a patient in recovery has begun minimizing addiction severity and believes they could use substances 'just occasionally now.' This is most consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Euphoric recall and addictive thinking patterns

Answer

Euphoric recall and minimization are addictive thinking distortions that romanticize past use and erode commitment to abstinence, often preceding relapse.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of Recovery Support Services (RSS)?

Accepted Answer

Recovery housing (sober living environment)

Answer

Recovery Support Services are non-clinical, community-based supports such as recovery housing, peer support, transportation, and employment assistance that sustain long-term recovery.

Question 5

Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) is best characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Protracted psychological and emotional symptoms persisting weeks to months after acute withdrawal

Answer

PAWS involves protracted psychological symptoms — mood instability, cognitive difficulties, sleep disturbances, and cravings — that persist for weeks to months after acute withdrawal resolves.

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CARN Recovery and Relapse Prevention 3