Master Addiction Counselor Exam Relapse Prevention and Recovery Support 2

Question 1

Which of the following is an evidence-based mutual aid group that uses cognitive-behavioral tools rather than a spiritual framework?

Accepted Answer

SMART Recovery

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Alcoholics Anonymous

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Narcotics Anonymous

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Celebrate Recovery

Question 2

Continuing care after primary treatment most strongly predicts which outcome?

Accepted Answer

Sustained abstinence and long-term recovery

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Improved financial stability

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Reduced family conflict only

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Faster medical recovery

Question 3

A counselor helps a client identify people, places, and things associated with past use. This intervention targets:

Accepted Answer

External relapse triggers

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Internal emotional triggers

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Cognitive distortions

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Withdrawal symptoms

Question 4

In relapse prevention planning, a 'seemingly irrelevant decision' (SID) refers to:

Accepted Answer

A minor choice that unconsciously moves a client closer to relapse

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A clinical decision made without client input

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An irrelevant topic introduced to avoid discussing relapse

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A decision made during a blackout

Question 5

Which stage of the Stages of Change model is most associated with active relapse prevention skill practice?

Accepted Answer

Maintenance

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Preparation

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Contemplation

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Precontemplation

Question 6

Lifestyle balance, as described in Marlatt's relapse prevention model, involves:

Accepted Answer

Balancing obligations and pleasurable activities to reduce relapse risk

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Maintaining a balanced diet during recovery

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Balancing individual therapy with group therapy

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Distributing caseload evenly among counselors