CASAC Relapse Prevention and Recovery Support 2

Question 1

Which of the following is the BEST description of a 'recovery capital'?

Accepted Answer

The internal and external resources a person uses to initiate and sustain recovery

Answer

Recovery capital refers to the breadth and depth of internal resources (self-efficacy, health) and external resources (social support, housing) that support recovery.

Question 2

In the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change), a client who is actively modifying their behavior to achieve abstinence is in which stage?

Accepted Answer

Action

Answer

The Action stage is characterized by the client actively making changes to their behavior, such as stopping substance use and engaging in treatment.

Question 3

A client who has maintained sobriety for two years begins to experience complacency and stops attending support meetings. This pattern is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Emotional relapse

Answer

Emotional relapse involves negative patterns in behavior and emotions — such as isolation and neglecting self-care — that precede substance use, even before any craving occurs.

Question 4

Peer recovery support specialists (PRSS) are BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

People in recovery who provide non-clinical support to others in recovery

Answer

Peer recovery support specialists are individuals with lived experience of addiction and recovery who provide non-clinical support, mentorship, and advocacy to others in recovery.

Question 5

Which of the following coping strategies is MOST effective for managing cravings according to relapse prevention research?

Accepted Answer

Using distraction and engaging in alternative activities

Answer

Behavioral strategies such as distraction and engaging in rewarding alternative activities are evidence-based techniques for managing cravings.

CASAC - Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Practice Test

CASAC - Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Practice Test

CASAC Relapse Prevention and Recovery Support 2