CRSS CRSS - Certified Recovery Support Specialist Relapse Prevention and Recovery Maintenance Questions and Answers 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

It can persist for months to years after cessation and create ongoing vulnerability to relapse

Answer

PAWS can last 1-2 years or longer and includes symptoms like mood swings, cognitive difficulties, and sleep problems that increase relapse risk.

Question 2

A client who has relapsed wants to return to their recovery housing but the program has a 'no relapse' policy. As a CRSS, you should:

Accepted Answer

Advocate for the client by exploring housing alternatives and connecting them with appropriate support

Answer

A CRSS advocates for clients and helps navigate system barriers, including finding alternative housing options after a relapse.

Question 3

Which recovery maintenance approach specifically focuses on building a meaningful life beyond abstinence to reduce relapse risk?

Accepted Answer

Positive psychology and building a life worth living

Answer

Building a fulfilling, purposeful life through positive psychology reduces the pull of substances by creating competing reinforcers for recovery.

Question 4

A client identifies 'driving past their old neighborhood' as a situational trigger. The BEST relapse prevention strategy for this trigger is:

Accepted Answer

Route planning to avoid the area combined with developing coping strategies if avoidance isn't possible

Answer

Practical trigger management combines avoidance when feasible with coping skill development for situations where avoidance isn't possible.

Question 5

According to the CRSS framework, which statement BEST reflects the peer specialist's role in a client's relapse prevention planning?

Accepted Answer

The CRSS guides and supports the client in developing their own personalized relapse prevention plan

Answer

The CRSS role is to support client self-determination, facilitating the client's own development of personalized recovery plans.

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