CRC Community Resources & Aftercare Planning Flashcards

Continuing care planning after initial addiction treatment is MOST important because:

Answer: Sustained engagement with support services reduces long-term relapse rates

Research consistently demonstrates that ongoing engagement with aftercare services significantly reduces relapse rates following initial treatment.

An effective aftercare plan for a client in early recovery should include all EXCEPT:

Answer: A commitment to never experiencing cravings again

Cravings are a normal, expected part of recovery; aftercare plans cannot promise their absence but should provide strategies to manage them.

Research on recovery housing with abstinence requirements and peer accountability shows:

Answer: Improved employment outcomes and reduced relapse rates

Studies show structured recovery housing is associated with reduced substance use, better employment, and improved long-term recovery outcomes.

A 'warm handoff' in substance use services is BEST defined as:

Answer: Directly introducing the client to the next provider in real time, in person or by phone

A warm handoff involves an immediate, personal introduction between client and new provider, reducing service dropout and improving engagement.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) differs from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) primarily in that NA:

Answer: Focuses on recovery from all forms of drug addiction, not solely alcohol

NA uses the same 12-step framework as AA but is specifically designed for people recovering from any form of drug addiction.

SMART Recovery differs from 12-step programs primarily because it:

Answer: Uses evidence-based, self-empowerment tools rather than a spiritual framework

SMART Recovery uses cognitive-behavioral and motivational tools and does not incorporate a higher power concept, offering a secular alternative.