Master Addiction Counselor Exam Relapse Prevention and Recovery Support

Question 1

According to Gorski's CENAPS model, relapse is best understood as:

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A process that begins with warning signs before the return to use

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A single event triggered by substance availability

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Evidence that the client lacks motivation for recovery

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A random occurrence unrelated to treatment progress

Question 2

High-risk situations in Marlatt's relapse prevention model most commonly involve:

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Negative emotional states, social pressure, and interpersonal conflict

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Financial stress and housing instability only

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Exposure to drug-using peers exclusively

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Medication noncompliance

Question 3

A client who believes they cannot resist using substances after one slip is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

The abstinence violation effect (AVE)

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A trigger response

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A euphoric recall episode

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Cognitive dissonance

Question 4

Which coping skill is most directly taught in relapse prevention therapy to address urges and cravings?

Accepted Answer

Urge surfing

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Systematic desensitization

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Empty chair technique

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Narrative restructuring

Question 5

Recovery capital refers to:

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The internal and external resources a person can draw on to sustain recovery

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The financial cost of addiction treatment

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A client's legal history related to substance use

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The number of treatment episodes completed

Question 6

Peer recovery support specialists (PRSS) are distinguished from licensed counselors primarily by their:

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Lived experience with addiction and recovery

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Advanced clinical training and licensure

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Ability to prescribe medications

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Role in conducting formal assessments