In relapse prevention, which statement indicates that a client is learning to use a sober support network?

In relapse prevention, which statement indicates that a client is learning to use a sober support network?

• A. I will call someone when I feel upset or sad.
• B. My sponsor will loan me money if I need it.
• C. I have started going to church.
• D. I am grateful I have recovered and won't need meetings anymore.

Answer: (A)

Relapse prevention hinges on actively using a sober support network to cope with emotions and triggers. Saying you will call someone when you feel upset or sad shows you’re turning to trusted people for support, guidance, and accountability rather than trying to handle it alone. That behavior keeps you connected to the network and reinforces seeking help before a lapse. Relying on a sponsor for money doesn’t demonstrate using sober support for recovery; attending church might offer support, but it isn’t necessarily integrating into a sober network; and believing you’ve recovered so you won’t need meetings anymore signals abandoning ongoing support, which increases relapse risk.

Relapse prevention hinges on actively using a sober support network to cope with emotions and triggers. Saying you will call someone when you feel upset or sad shows you’re turning to trusted people for support, guidance, and accountability rather than trying to handle it alone. That behavior keeps you connected to the network and reinforces seeking help before a lapse.

Relying on a sponsor for money doesn’t demonstrate using sober support for recovery; attending church might offer support, but it isn’t necessarily integrating into a sober network; and believing you’ve recovered so you won’t need meetings anymore signals abandoning ongoing support, which increases relapse risk.