CRS Crisis Intervention & Relapse Prevention Techniques 5

Question 1

The practice of 'playing the tape forward' as a relapse prevention strategy involves:

Accepted Answer

Mentally rehearsing the full consequences of using before acting on a craving

Answer

Playing the tape forward means mentally following through the likely consequences of using substances to counteract romanticized thinking about use.

Question 2

Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) is significant in relapse prevention because it:

Accepted Answer

Can produce symptoms like mood swings and cognitive fog for months, increasing relapse risk

Answer

PAWS can last months to years after acute withdrawal and its persistent symptoms (irritability, sleep disruption, cognitive difficulties) are major relapse triggers.

Question 3

In a crisis intervention framework, the role of a peer recovery specialist is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Providing lived-experience-based support, connection, and navigation of resources

Answer

Peer recovery specialists draw on their own lived experience to offer hope, connection, and practical support—not clinical assessment or diagnosis.

Question 4

Which intervention strategy is MOST aligned with helping someone build a strong recovery capital to prevent relapse?

Accepted Answer

Strengthening social connections, purpose, housing, and community belonging

Answer

Recovery capital encompasses the internal and external resources—relationships, housing, purpose, community—that sustain long-term recovery.

Question 5

During a de-escalation conversation with someone in crisis, a recovery specialist should prioritize:

Accepted Answer

Speaking calmly, listening without judgment, and validating the person's feelings

Answer

Calm, non-judgmental listening and emotional validation help reduce arousal and build the trust necessary for effective crisis de-escalation.

(CRS) Certified Recovery Specialist Practice Test

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CRS Crisis Intervention & Relapse Prevention Techniques 5