John slipped up last night at the party and had a glass of wine.He called his relapse prevention therapist immediately,who told him it was okay,and that he needed to refocus on his sobriety and what led him to take that drink in the first place.John needed this validation and support to avoid

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The abstinence violation effect refers to the negative emotional and cognitive responses that occur after a person has a slip or relapse. It can lead to feelings of guilt, shame, and self-blame, which can then lead to further drinking or drug use. By calling his therapist and receiving validation and support, John was able to avoid the negative effects of the abstinence violation effect and refocus on his sobriety. None of the other options are relevant to this scenario.

John Slipped Up Last Night at the Party and Had