Question

According to Marlatt's model of the relapse process, which of the following statements is not true?

a. clients should be taught skills for anticipating, avoiding, and coping with their personal high-risk situations
b. clients should be taught constructive responses to cope with lapses when they do occur
c. clients should be helped to recognize that one or more temporary lapses are likely to occur and are permitted.
d. any positive expectations that clients have about drug use should be countered with reminders about the lows that follow the highs and about the long term negative consequences of substance abuse.

Answer 1

Marlatt's model of the relapse process states that all the statements are true except for statement d, which suggests countering positive expectations about drug use with reminders of the negatives and long-term consequences.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to Marlatt's model of the relapse process, all of the statements are true except for statement d. The model suggests that any positive expectations that clients have about drug use should be countered with reminders about the negatives and long-term consequences of substance abuse.