The Abstinence Violation Effect Refers To

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Multiple Choice

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

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