Master Addiction Counselor Exam Relapse Prevention and Recovery Support

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Gorski's CENAPS model describes relapse as a gradual process involving identifiable warning signs—cognitive, emotional, and behavioral—that precede actual substance use.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Negative emotional states, social pressure, and interpersonal conflict

Answer

Marlatt identified negative emotional states, social pressure, and interpersonal conflicts as the three most common high-risk situations preceding relapse.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The abstinence violation effect (AVE)

Answer

The abstinence violation effect occurs when a client interprets a single lapse as proof of total failure, increasing the likelihood of a full relapse.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Urge surfing

Answer

Urge surfing teaches clients to observe cravings as temporary waves that peak and subside without requiring action, reducing the power of urges over behavior.

Question 5

Recovery capital refers to:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Recovery capital encompasses personal strengths, social support, housing, employment, and community resources that support long-term recovery.

Master Addiction Counselor Exam Practice Test

Master Addiction Counselor Exam Practice Test

Master Addiction Counselor Exam Relapse Prevention and Recovery Support