CRC Community Resources & Aftercare Planning Flashcards

Marlatt and Gordon's Relapse Prevention model identifies which category as the most common high-risk situation for relapse?

Answer: Negative emotional states, social pressure, and interpersonal conflict

Marlatt and Gordon found that negative emotional states, social pressure, and interpersonal conflict account for the majority of relapse situations.

The 'abstinence violation effect' (AVE) describes the phenomenon where a person who lapses:

Answer: Experiences guilt and all-or-nothing thinking that increases risk of full relapse

AVE involves shame, guilt, and catastrophic thinking after a lapse — the 'I've already ruined it' mindset that can escalate a slip into full relapse.

Developing a relapse prevention plan is MOST effective when it involves:

Answer: Active client participation in identifying personal triggers and coping strategies

Collaborative development of relapse prevention plans increases client ownership and the plan's practical effectiveness.

According to recovery research, strong social support networks are associated with:

Answer: Improved long-term recovery outcomes and lower relapse rates

A robust social support network is one of the strongest protective factors against relapse and a consistent predictor of sustained recovery.

A 'lapse' in recovery is clinically distinguished from a 'relapse' in that a lapse is:

Answer: A brief, isolated return to substance use that does not necessarily lead to full relapse

A lapse is a temporary, isolated episode of substance use; if addressed promptly without catastrophizing, it does not have to progress to full relapse.

When a client discloses a relapse to their recovery coach, the coach's FIRST priority should be:

Answer: Ensuring the client's safety and exploring the relapse without judgment

After a relapse, the immediate priority is safety, followed by a compassionate, non-judgmental exploration to inform a revised recovery plan.