Relapse Prevention and Recovery Support Flashcards
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Which of the following is a PRIMARY purpose of peer recovery support specialists (PRSS) in addiction services?
Answer: To offer lived-experience-based support and serve as recovery role models
Peer recovery support specialists use their own lived experience of recovery to provide hope, mentorship, and practical support to individuals navigating their own recovery journeys.
In relapse prevention, 'seemingly irrelevant decisions' (SIDs) are MOST accurately defined as:
Answer: Small, rationalized decisions that gradually move a client closer to a relapse situation
SIDs are minor decisions that appear unrelated to substance use but in aggregate create a chain of events that positions the person in a high-risk situation, often unconsciously.
A client says, 'I know I need to stop using, but I'm just not ready yet.' According to Motivational Interviewing principles, the counselor should FIRST:
Answer: Reflect both sides of the client's ambivalence and explore their reasons for change
MI principles call for rolling with ambivalence by reflecting both sides and evoking the client's own reasons for change, rather than confronting or pushing.
Research consistently shows that long-term recovery outcomes are MOST positively associated with:
Answer: Sustained engagement in continuing care and peer support over time
Multiple studies show that ongoing participation in continuing care services, including mutual aid groups and recovery support, significantly improves long-term recovery outcomes.
A client relapses after 8 months of sobriety. As a CADC, the MOST therapeutic response is to:
Answer: Treat the relapse as a learning opportunity and collaboratively analyze triggers and coping gaps
A therapeutic relapse response uses the episode as clinical data to strengthen the relapse prevention plan by identifying what triggered the lapse and which skills were insufficient.
Which of the following is considered a 'protective factor' in addiction recovery?
Answer: Strong social support network and sense of purpose
A strong social support network, meaningful relationships, and a sense of purpose are well-documented protective factors that enhance resilience and support sustained recovery.