The Role of Peer Support in Recovery
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is Recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - is a process of change through which
individuals improve their health and
wellness, live a self-directed life and strive to reach their full potential.
(aspects of recovery)
SAMHSA has specified four major dimensions that support a life in recovery - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Health: Managing one's disease(s) as well as living in a physically and
emotionally healthy way
2. Home: A stable and safe place to live
3. Purpose: Meaningful daily activities, such as a job, school, volunteerism,
family caretaking, or creative endeavors, and the independence, income
and resources to participate in society
4. Community: Relationships and social networks that provide support,
friendship, love, and hope
(Guiding Principles)
The belief that recovery is possible provides the essential and
motivating message of a better future—that people can and do
overcome the internal and external challenges, barriers, and
obstacles that confront them. - CORRECT ANSWER - Recovery Emerges from Hope
(Guiding Principles)
Recovery is self-determined and self-directed, with individuals
defining their own life goals and designing their own unique path
, to recovery. - CORRECT ANSWER - Recovery is Person-Driven
(Guiding Principles)
Individuals are unique with distinct needs, strengths,
preferences, goals, culture, and backgrounds that affect and
determine their individual pathway(s) to recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - Recovery
Occurs via Many Pathways
(Guiding Principles)
Recovery Pathways may include: - CORRECT ANSWER - -Support from families and in
schools
-Peer support
-Faith-based approaches
-Clinical treatment
-Use of medications
(Guiding Principles)
Recovery encompasses an individual's whole life, including mind, body, spirit and
community. - CORRECT ANSWER - Recovery is holistic
(Guiding Principles)
Mutual support and mutual aid groups, including the sharing of experiential knowledge and
skills, play an invaluable role in recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - Recovery is supported
by peers and allies
(Guiding Principles)
An important factor in the recovery process is the presence and involvement of people who:
-Believe in the person's ability to recover
-Offer hope, support and encouragement
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is Recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - is a process of change through which
individuals improve their health and
wellness, live a self-directed life and strive to reach their full potential.
(aspects of recovery)
SAMHSA has specified four major dimensions that support a life in recovery - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Health: Managing one's disease(s) as well as living in a physically and
emotionally healthy way
2. Home: A stable and safe place to live
3. Purpose: Meaningful daily activities, such as a job, school, volunteerism,
family caretaking, or creative endeavors, and the independence, income
and resources to participate in society
4. Community: Relationships and social networks that provide support,
friendship, love, and hope
(Guiding Principles)
The belief that recovery is possible provides the essential and
motivating message of a better future—that people can and do
overcome the internal and external challenges, barriers, and
obstacles that confront them. - CORRECT ANSWER - Recovery Emerges from Hope
(Guiding Principles)
Recovery is self-determined and self-directed, with individuals
defining their own life goals and designing their own unique path
, to recovery. - CORRECT ANSWER - Recovery is Person-Driven
(Guiding Principles)
Individuals are unique with distinct needs, strengths,
preferences, goals, culture, and backgrounds that affect and
determine their individual pathway(s) to recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - Recovery
Occurs via Many Pathways
(Guiding Principles)
Recovery Pathways may include: - CORRECT ANSWER - -Support from families and in
schools
-Peer support
-Faith-based approaches
-Clinical treatment
-Use of medications
(Guiding Principles)
Recovery encompasses an individual's whole life, including mind, body, spirit and
community. - CORRECT ANSWER - Recovery is holistic
(Guiding Principles)
Mutual support and mutual aid groups, including the sharing of experiential knowledge and
skills, play an invaluable role in recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - Recovery is supported
by peers and allies
(Guiding Principles)
An important factor in the recovery process is the presence and involvement of people who:
-Believe in the person's ability to recover
-Offer hope, support and encouragement
