In relapse prevention, which statement would indicate the client is using a sober support network?

In relapse prevention, which statement would indicate the client is using 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)

Using a sober support network means turning to trusted people in recovery when emotions run high or cravings hit. Reaching out by calling someone when you feel upset or sad shows this active use of social support to cope, stay accountable, and prevent acting on urges. It reflects the purposeful, proactive connections that help someone stay sober. The other statements don’t demonstrate the same reliance on a sober network: asking a sponsor for money is about financial aid rather than emotional or relapse-focused support; starting to attend church can offer community and spiritual resources but doesn’t by itself indicate engaging the sober network for relapse prevention; and believing you won’t need meetings anymore signals stepping away from ongoing support and increasing relapse risk.

Using a sober support network means turning to trusted people in recovery when emotions run high or cravings hit. Reaching out by calling someone when you feel upset or sad shows this active use of social support to cope, stay accountable, and prevent acting on urges. It reflects the purposeful, proactive connections that help someone stay sober.

The other statements don’t demonstrate the same reliance on a sober network: asking a sponsor for money is about financial aid rather than emotional or relapse-focused support; starting to attend church can offer community and spiritual resources but doesn’t by itself indicate engaging the sober network for relapse prevention; and believing you won’t need meetings anymore signals stepping away from ongoing support and increasing relapse risk.