CRSS - Certified Recovery Support Specialist Relapse Prevention and Recovery Maintenance Questions and Answers Flashcards

Which of the following describes a 'recovery-oriented system of care' (ROSC)?

Answer: A coordinated network of community-based services supporting long-term recovery

A ROSC is a broad, flexible system of clinical and community services designed to support recovery across all stages and life domains.

In SMART Recovery, the focus of relapse prevention is primarily based on:

Answer: Cognitive-behavioral and motivational tools for self-management

SMART Recovery uses evidence-based CBT and motivational enhancement strategies to help participants manage urges and build a balanced life.

A client in long-term recovery who reports boredom, complacency, and overconfidence may be at risk for what?

Answer: Complacency-related relapse, sometimes called 'dry drunk' syndrome

Complacency and overconfidence in long-term recovery can lead to dropping protective behaviors, which is a recognized relapse risk pattern.

Which of the following is a key component of the Marlatt & Gordon cognitive-behavioral relapse prevention model?

Answer: Teaching clients to identify high-risk situations and develop coping responses

Marlatt & Gordon's model centers on identifying high-risk situations and building specific coping skills to navigate them without returning to use.

What is the significance of 'social support' in maintaining recovery?

Answer: It provides accountability, connection, and resources that buffer against relapse

Social support is consistently identified as one of the strongest protective factors in recovery, providing emotional sustenance and practical help during challenging times.

When helping a client build a personal relapse prevention plan, a CRSS specialist should primarily:

Answer: Collaborate with the client to identify their unique triggers, warning signs, and strengths

Effective relapse prevention planning is collaborative — the client's lived experience and self-knowledge are essential to creating a plan that actually works for them.