1-72.The Abstinence Violation Effect Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

1-72.The abstinence violation effect is

• A)the relapse rate percentage used in treatment outcome studies of addicts.
• B)the effect that physiologically addicting drugs have in making continued abstinence difficult.
• C)the tendency of an abstainer to relapse completely after a minor transgression.
• D)the Alcoholics Anonymous phrase for relapsing.

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Definitions:

Circadian Rhythm

A cycle of bodily rhythm that occurs over a 24-hour period.

Infradian

Pertaining to biological rhythms with a frequency of less than one cycle in 24 hours, such as menstrual cycles.

Altered State

A condition of significant deviation from one’s normal mental or physical state, due to influences like meditation, drugs, or hypnosis.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's environment, thoughts, feelings, and sensations.