CRC CRC Relapse Prevention & Coping Strategies 2

Question 1

Urge surfing is a technique in which a client:

Accepted Answer

Observes a craving mindfully without acting on it until it passes

Answer

Urge surfing involves mindfully observing a craving as a wave that rises and falls, allowing it to pass without acting on it.

Question 2

Which of the following is considered an internal relapse trigger?

Accepted Answer

Feeling resentful toward a family member

Answer

Internal triggers are emotions, thoughts, or physical sensations — such as resentment — that arise from within the individual.

Question 3

A client in recovery who begins to think 'I've been sober long enough, one drink won't hurt' is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Mental relapse

Answer

Mental relapse involves thoughts of using substances, rationalization, and glamorizing past use, which precede physical relapse.

Question 4

In relapse prevention, 'apparently irrelevant decisions' (AIDs) refer to:

Accepted Answer

Small choices that gradually move a person closer to high-risk situations

Answer

AIDs are seemingly innocent choices that, when examined, move a person incrementally toward a relapse situation.

Question 5

A recovery coach should help a client build a strong sober support network PRIMARILY because:

Accepted Answer

Social connection reduces isolation and provides accountability in recovery

Answer

A sober support network reduces isolation, provides accountability, and offers emotional connection — all of which strengthen recovery.

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