Question 1

Identify an advantage of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).&#10;A) Provision of a regular support group&#10;B) Mutual sharing by members&#10;C) Frequent and regular meetings&#10;D) All of these are correct

Accepted Answer

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) offers several advantages, including the provision of a regular support group, mutual sharing by members, and frequent and regular meetings, making all of these options correct.

Question 2

What is a common reason people give about not attending AA?&#10;A) Difficulty with the concept of a &#34;higher power&#34;&#10;B) Being concerned about confidentiality&#10;C) Not comfortable in a group setting&#10;D) All of these are correct

Accepted Answer

All of these reasons are commonly cited by individuals who are hesitant or unwilling to attend Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings. The program's emphasis on a "higher power" can be challenging for those who are non-religious or have different beliefs, concerns about confidentiality can arise due to the personal nature of the discussions, and discomfort in group settings can deter people who are introverted or have social anxiety.

Question 3

The first stage of alcohol/drug recovery is the&#10;A) Honeymoon stage&#10;B) Resolution Stage&#10;C) The Wall stage&#10;D) Withdrawal stage

Accepted Answer

The first stage of alcohol/drug recovery is the Withdrawal stage, where the body starts to adjust to the absence of the substance it has become dependent on, often leading to physical and psychological symptoms.

Question 4

The Wall Stage occurs at&#10;A) 45-60 days of sobriety&#10;B) 180 days of sobriety&#10;C) 120-180 days of sobriety&#10;D) One year of sobriety

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Wall Stage occurs at&#10;A) 45-60 days...

Question 5

Identify the &#34;curative&#34; factors of group therapy.&#10;A) Fostering compassion&#10;B) Instilling hope&#10;C) Sharing and interpersonal learning&#10;D) All of these are correct

Accepted Answer

All of these options are considered curative factors of group therapy. Fostering compassion, instilling hope, and sharing for interpersonal learning are key elements that contribute to the therapeutic effects of group therapy settings.

Question 6

According to the American Association of Suicidology, which of the following is true about suicide?&#10;A) The risk of suicide is higher if you have a close relative who is suicidal or who has committed suicide&#10;B) Three times as many men as women kill themselves, whereas three times as many women as men attempt suicide&#10;C) The incidence of suicide has nearly tripled in the last 30 years for young people&#10;D) All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

All the statements provided are correct according to the American Association of Suicidology. A) highlights the familial or genetic risk factor associated with suicide. B) points out the gender differences in suicide completions and attempts, with men being more likely to die by suicide and women more likely to attempt. C) indicates the significant increase in suicide rates among young people over the past three decades.

Question 7

What is an important question to ask if someone feels suicidal?&#10;A) Are you willing to die rather than facing your problems&#10;B) Do you care about anything&#10;C) What would prevent you from committing suicide&#10;D) Maybe we should not talk about this any more

Accepted Answer

Asking what would prevent someone from committing suicide opens a conversation about potential reasons to live or seek help, which can be crucial in a crisis situation.

Question 8

Most suicides are&#10;A) Spontaneous&#10;B) Planned&#10;C) Exaggerated feelings&#10;D) All of these are correct

Accepted Answer

Most suicides are planned, not spontaneous. Individuals often think about and plan their actions in advance, rather than acting on impulse.

Question 9

A relapse prevention tool is&#10;A) The Serenity Prayer&#10;B) Rational recuperation&#10;C) Isolation&#10;D) Cold turkey

Accepted Answer

The Serenity Prayer is often used in recovery programs as a tool to help individuals focus on acceptance, courage, and wisdom, which are key components in preventing relapse.

Question 10

HALTS stands for&#10;A) Stop the relapse behavior&#10;B) Hungry, angry, lonely, tired, sick&#10;C) Stop being sick&#10;D) Happy, altruistic, lessons, teachings, stop

Accepted Answer

HALTS is an acronym used in addiction recovery and self-care, reminding individuals to check if they are Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired, or Sick, as these states can make one more vulnerable to relapse or negative behaviors.

Question 11

Which of the following contributes to relapse?&#10;A) Detaching to gain perspective&#10;B) Evades or denies issues and problems&#10;C) Asking for help&#10;D) Responds with action when prepared

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following contributes to relapse?&#10;A)...

Question 12

A stimulus that has been repeatedly associated with the preparation for, anticipation of, or the actual use of alcohol/drugs is&#10;A) Catharsis&#10;B) Trigger&#10;C) Dependency&#10;D) Potentiation

Accepted Answer

The answer of A stimulus that has been repeatedly associated...

Deck 12: Recovery, Suicide and Alcoholdrugs and Relapse Prevention