CalMHSA Peer Support Exam: Recovery, Co-Occurring Disorders, and MAT
Key Concepts
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1. What is recovery? A process of improving health, wellness, and
quality of life; not necessarily returning to how
things were before.
2. What is SAMHSA's definition of recovery? A process of change through which individu-
als improve their health and wellness, live a
self-directed life, and strive to reach their full
potential.
3. What is the peer support perspective on Meet people where they are and support their
recovery? unique recovery journey.
4. Why is it important to meet people where Recovery is individualized and may involve life
they are? situations, not only substance use.
5. What is relapse prevention? Identifying and addressing triggers, warning
signs, and challenges that may lead to set-
backs.
6. What does DABDA stand for? Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Accep-
tance.
7. What is 'Death of Use'? The loss of a person's perceived relationship
with their substance of choice.
8. What is Denial in recovery? A defense mechanism that occurs when a per-
son struggles to accept change or loss.
9. What is Bargaining in recovery? Attempting to negotiate or make deals to avoid
fully accepting change.
10. How can peer supporters help during De- Encourage connection, follow-up, and contin-
pression? ued participation in support systems.
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Key Concepts
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11. What is Acceptance? Recognizing reality and focusing on positive
next steps.
12. What are SAMHSA's 4 Dimensions of Re- Health, Home, Purpose, and Community.
covery?
13. What is Health in recovery? Managing symptoms and making healthy
choices.
14. What is Home in recovery? Having a stable and safe place to live.
15. What is Purpose in recovery? Engaging in meaningful daily activities such as
work, school, or volunteering.
16. What is Community in recovery? Having supportive relationships, friendships,
love, and hope.
17. What does SNAP stand for? Strengths, Needs, Abilities, and Preferences.
18. Why is SNAP important? It helps peers identify goals and resources
across recovery domains.
19. What is Hope? The belief that recovery is possible and people
can overcome challenges.
20. Why is Hope called the catalyst of recov- It motivates and inspires people to pursue re-
ery? covery.
21. What does Person-Driven recovery Individuals lead and direct their own recovery
mean? journey.
22. What is Self-Determination? The ability to make choices and control one's
own recovery.
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Key Concepts
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_jnx378
1. What is recovery? A process of improving health, wellness, and
quality of life; not necessarily returning to how
things were before.
2. What is SAMHSA's definition of recovery? A process of change through which individu-
als improve their health and wellness, live a
self-directed life, and strive to reach their full
potential.
3. What is the peer support perspective on Meet people where they are and support their
recovery? unique recovery journey.
4. Why is it important to meet people where Recovery is individualized and may involve life
they are? situations, not only substance use.
5. What is relapse prevention? Identifying and addressing triggers, warning
signs, and challenges that may lead to set-
backs.
6. What does DABDA stand for? Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Accep-
tance.
7. What is 'Death of Use'? The loss of a person's perceived relationship
with their substance of choice.
8. What is Denial in recovery? A defense mechanism that occurs when a per-
son struggles to accept change or loss.
9. What is Bargaining in recovery? Attempting to negotiate or make deals to avoid
fully accepting change.
10. How can peer supporters help during De- Encourage connection, follow-up, and contin-
pression? ued participation in support systems.
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, CalMHSA Peer Support Exam: Recovery, Co-Occurring Disorders, and MAT
Key Concepts
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_jnx378
11. What is Acceptance? Recognizing reality and focusing on positive
next steps.
12. What are SAMHSA's 4 Dimensions of Re- Health, Home, Purpose, and Community.
covery?
13. What is Health in recovery? Managing symptoms and making healthy
choices.
14. What is Home in recovery? Having a stable and safe place to live.
15. What is Purpose in recovery? Engaging in meaningful daily activities such as
work, school, or volunteering.
16. What is Community in recovery? Having supportive relationships, friendships,
love, and hope.
17. What does SNAP stand for? Strengths, Needs, Abilities, and Preferences.
18. Why is SNAP important? It helps peers identify goals and resources
across recovery domains.
19. What is Hope? The belief that recovery is possible and people
can overcome challenges.
20. Why is Hope called the catalyst of recov- It motivates and inspires people to pursue re-
ery? covery.
21. What does Person-Driven recovery Individuals lead and direct their own recovery
mean? journey.
22. What is Self-Determination? The ability to make choices and control one's
own recovery.
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