Greta has had an alcohol substance use problem for several years.Recently,she has been going to a therapist for cognitive behavioral therapy.Greta has now been sober for 6 months.However,last weekend was her high school reunion.While there,she was with friends she used to drink with,and she had one shot of vodka.After that,she was full of guilt and thought to herself,"I'm so stupid.I'm just an addict and I'll never be cured." She had four more shots.This is an example of ______.
A) risky relapse
B) motivational deficit
C) situational cuing
D) abstinence violation effect

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This is an example of the abstinence violation effect, which refers to the belief that one has failed to maintain their abstinence and therefore may as well indulge in more substance use. This belief can often lead to a full relapse.

Greta Has Had an Alcohol Substance Use Problem for Several