Asked by Gafar Abiodun on May 15, 2024
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The Abstinence Violation Effect refers to:
A) A well-replicated research finding demonstrating the high likelihood of full-blown relapse when an individual violates his/her sobriety within the first year of achieving it
B) A concept in Behavioral Couples Therapy for alcoholism that predicts the return of drinking when a couple experiences significant conflict in the relationship
C) A concept used in Relapse Prevention treatment related to a cognitive error in which an individual believes that if he or she uses even a small amount (lapse) following a period of abstinence, this is the same as a full-blown relapse and all treatment gains have been lost
D) A well-replicated research finding from the 12-step literature that shows worse long-term outcomes for individuals who follow a harm reduction approach to their substance use (i.e., trying to cut down but not completely stop using) compared to those who follow an abstinence-only approach
Abstinence Violation Effect
A psychological phenomenon where an individual who breaks their commitment to abstain feels an increased sense of failure and loss of control.
Relapse Prevention
A strategic approach in therapy aimed at identifying and preventing the recurrence of symptoms in individuals recovering from mental disorders or substance abuse.
Behavioral Couples Therapy
A form of therapy focused on improving interpersonal relationships through the modification of behaviors affecting the relationship.
- Describe evidence-based behavioral treatments for Substance Use Disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe evidence-based behavioral treatments for Substance Use Disorders.
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