CAP Case Management and Recovery Support Flashcards

In addictions treatment, case management primarily serves to:

Answer: Coordinate and link clients to needed services and resources

Case management in addictions treatment focuses on coordinating and linking clients to the full range of services they need to support recovery across multiple life domains.

Which of the following is a core function of a recovery support specialist (RSS)?

Answer: Offering peer-based recovery support using lived experience

Recovery support specialists use their own lived experience with addiction and recovery to provide peer-based support, mentorship, and assistance navigating recovery resources.

The biopsychosocial model used in addiction case management addresses:

Answer: Biological, psychological, and social dimensions of the client's needs

The biopsychosocial model considers biological factors (health, genetics), psychological factors (mental health, cognition), and social factors (relationships, housing, employment) in a comprehensive assessment.

Recovery housing, also known as sober living, supports recovery by:

Answer: Providing a substance-free living environment with peer accountability

Recovery housing provides a structured, substance-free environment where residents support one another's sobriety through accountability and shared community.

Which of the following best represents a 'recovery capital' asset for a client?

Answer: Strong family support network

Recovery capital refers to internal and external resources that support recovery; a strong family support network is a key external recovery capital asset.

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is most appropriate for clients who:

Answer: Have severe mental illness and substance use disorders with histories of repeated hospitalization

ACT is an intensive, community-based treatment model designed for individuals with severe mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders who have not responded to less intensive services.