Deck 9: Recovery and Relapse Dynamics

Question 1

There are four major dimensions of recovery according to SAMHSA. These include all EXCEPT

A)Health
B)Psychological
C)Lifestyle
D)Environmental

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Today, counselors view relapse (in substance abuse) as:

A)a process not an event
B)a treatable part of recovery that happens to almost all addicts
C)something that begins long before the return to the usage of a drug
D)all of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

State dependent learning is

A)a myth that addicts use to rationalize their behavior
B)the idea that whatever task, skill or behavior that was learned while under the influence of a drug must be relearned when sober
C)something that we know little about, and must wait until science has developed more knowledge about the brain to fully explain it
E)none of the above

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Post Acute Withdrawal is

A)the result of toxic effects of chemicals on the brain
B)a myth that scientist have recently proved does not exist
C)very dangerous and if not treated properly, can be fatal
D)none of the above

Question 5

The developmental model of recovery has how many stages:

A)one
B)two
C)three
D)none of the above

Question 6

State dependent learning plays a part in the relapse process because it can hamper and trip-up the recovering addict if they are not aware of what is happening.

Question 7

In the Developmental Model of Recovery the transition stage begins the first time a person experiences an alcohol or drug-related problem.

Question 8

In medical terms, relapse is a return of signs and symptoms of a disease after a recovery or remission.

Question 9

Gorski postulates there are 31 specific warning signs of relapse.

Question 10

The Early Warning Sign Self-Monitoring Checklist is based upon the Michigan Alcohol Screening Test.