CRC Relapse Prevention Strategies 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a 'fire drill' or behavioral rehearsal in relapse prevention planning?

Accepted Answer

To rehearse coping responses to high-risk situations before they actually occur

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To practice emergency medical procedures for overdose response

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To simulate workplace scenarios where substances might be available

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To practice communicating the recovery plan to the client's family

Question 2

Which stage of change carries significant relapse risk due to complacency or overconfidence?

Accepted Answer

Maintenance

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Precontemplation

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Contemplation

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Action

Question 3

What is the recommended approach when a client identifies a high-risk situation they cannot avoid?

Accepted Answer

Develop specific coping strategies and a clear exit plan for the unavoidable situation

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Advise the client to use substances in a controlled manner to build tolerance

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Refer the client to inpatient treatment to remove them from the situation entirely

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Suggest the client delay working on recovery until the situation resolves itself

Question 4

Which peer support approach is most aligned with evidence-based relapse prevention principles?

Accepted Answer

Building a diverse support network that includes recovery coaches, peers, and community resources

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Encouraging clients to attend 12-step meetings as their sole source of recovery support

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Discouraging all peer contact to prevent negative social influence

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Limiting all social contact during the first year of recovery

Question 5

What does the term 'recovery capital' refer to in relapse prevention?

Accepted Answer

The breadth and depth of internal and external resources that support and sustain recovery

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Financial assets accumulated during periods of sobriety

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Insurance coverage available for addiction treatment services

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The total number of treatment episodes a person has completed

Question 6

How does mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) primarily differ from traditional cognitive-behavioral relapse prevention?

Accepted Answer

MBRP integrates mindfulness meditation to change the client's relationship with cravings and negative emotions

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MBRP focuses exclusively on medication management to suppress cravings

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MBRP requires residential treatment while traditional RPT is exclusively outpatient

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MBRP avoids identifying triggers to prevent reinforcing craving patterns

Question 7

According to relapse prevention theory, what is the most effective long-term strategy for preventing relapse?

Accepted Answer

Ongoing coping skill development, support network maintenance, and lifestyle balance

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Complete avoidance of all social situations where substances might ever be present

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Lifelong pharmacotherapy to permanently eliminate all substance cravings

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Periodic inpatient treatment stays scheduled regularly to reset sobriety