Relapse Prevention and Recovery Support Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of a 'cognitive distortion' that a CADC should address in relapse prevention work?
Answer: A client believing that using 'just once' will not lead to loss of control
The belief that one can use 'just once' without consequences is a cognitive distortion known as 'apparently irrelevant decisions' or permission-giving thinking that increases relapse risk.
A client reports feeling an intense urge to use but has not used. The MOST appropriate immediate coping skill a CADC would teach is:
Answer: Urge surfing — observing the craving without acting on it until it passes
Urge surfing, a mindfulness-based technique, teaches clients to observe a craving as a wave that rises and falls without needing to act on it, reducing its power over time.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for alcohol use disorder most commonly includes which FDA-approved medication?
Answer: Naltrexone
Naltrexone (oral or extended-release injectable) is FDA-approved for alcohol use disorder and works by blocking opioid receptors to reduce the rewarding effects of alcohol.
A client in recovery discloses attending a party where others were using substances but reports not using. A CADC's MOST appropriate response is to:
Answer: Explore the client's coping strategies used and reinforce their success
Reinforcing the client's successful navigation of a high-risk situation builds self-efficacy and strengthens relapse prevention skills without shaming or catastrophizing.
Which of the following recovery support services is designed to connect individuals leaving treatment with ongoing community-based support?
Answer: Recovery coaching and recovery community organizations (RCOs)
Recovery coaches and RCOs provide peer support, resource navigation, and community connection during the critical transition from treatment to independent living.
According to SAMHSA's definition, recovery from substance use disorder is BEST described as:
Answer: A process of change through which individuals improve health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach full potential
SAMHSA defines recovery as a process of change encompassing health, home, purpose, and community — recognizing it as an ongoing, individual journey beyond mere abstinence.