Question

Markus has been attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for 4 months and has managed to avoid drinking for that entire time. Last night, however, he had three beers after a particularly difficult day at work. The relapse prevention model of treatment would view last night's drinking in which way?

Answer 1

Answer:

The relapse prevention model of treatment would view last night's drinking as something that could have been anticipated and prevented.

Explanation:

Relapse- a deterioration after a temporary improvement.

Relapse Prevention Therapy- this is a type of cognitive behavioral approach that prevents the occurrence of relapse by allowing a person to recognize anticipating situations that could trigger an old addicting behavior. Knowing the anticipating factors will allow the person to cope in order not to go back to his old behavior.

In the situation above, it is clear that Markus successfully changed his behavior because he managed to avoid drinking alcohol after four months. This is considered a temporary improvement. However, the difficulty he encountered in his workplace triggered his desire to go back drinking. The workplace situation is an anticipating factor for him. This means, he could go back to his old alcoholic self whenever he faces a difficult situation at work.