AWOL & Risk Situations
A client leaves on TOU, stops responding to calls, and misses curfew.
What is AWOL behavior?
A client admits they broke a rule before staff confronts them.
What is proactive accountability?
A house leader reminds peers of expectations without being disrespectful.
What is positive leadership?
A client says, “It’s not a big deal, everyone breaks rules sometimes.”
What is minimizing?
A client feels overwhelmed and chooses to step away instead of reacting.
What is using a coping skill?
A client receives a consequence and uses it as motivation to improve.
What is learning from consequences?
A client continues behavior despite knowing the negative consequences.
What is addiction?
substance that slows down the central nervous system.
What is a depressant?
A client begins setting short-term and long-term goals for life after treatment.
What is future planning in recovery?
A client knows they will be late but chooses not to contact staff.
What is failure to communicate?
A client blames others for their behavior instead of taking responsibility.
What is deflecting responsibility?
A client notices a peer struggling and encourages them to check in with staff.
What is peer support in action?
A client says, “Staff just don’t like me, that’s why I got in trouble.”
What is externalizing?
A client reaches out to a peer or staff before making a risky decision.
What is seeking support?
A client becomes defensive and refuses to accept correction.
What is resistance?
A client feels like they “need” a substance to function normally.
What is dependence?
A substance that increases energy, alertness, and heart rate.
What is a stimulant?
A client identifies steps needed to maintain stability after leaving the program.
What is an aftercare plan?
A client returns late and gives inconsistent explanations about where they were
What is lack of accountability?
A client accepts feedback, reflects, and makes a plan to improve.
What is growth mindset?
A leader ignores rule-breaking to “keep the peace” in the house.
What is enabling behavior?
A client believes one mistake means they’ve completely failed.
What is all-or-nothing thinking?
A client notices anger rising and pauses before responding.
What is emotional regulation?
A client repairs trust by consistently meeting expectations over time.
What is rebuilding trust?
A client uses more over time to get the same effect. A client uses more over time to get the same effect.
What is tolerance?
A client mixes substances, increasing risk of overdose.
What is polysubstance use?
client starts building healthy routines that support long-term success.
What is creating structure for the future?
A client begins avoiding check-ins, isolating, and ignoring house expectations.
What is early warning sign of relapse risk?
A client repeats the same behavior after acknowledging it multiple times.
What is lack of follow-through?
A client holds a peer accountable while staying respectful and calm.
What is healthy confrontation?
A client assumes others are judging them without evidence.
What is mind reading?
A client redirects their focus to a productive task when stressed.
What is redirection?
A client continues rule-breaking despite repeated consequences.
What is pattern of behavior?
A client stops using and experiences physical and emotional discomfort.
What is withdrawal?
A client uses again after a break and is at higher risk due to reduced tolerance.
What is overdose risk after abstinence?
A client prepares for challenges by identifying triggers and how to respond
What is relapse prevention planning for the future?
A client does not return at all and cannot be reached after multiple attempts.
What is discharge-level AWOL?
A client demonstrates change through consistent behavior over time.
What is behavioral accountability?
A leader models behavior by following all expectations and setting the tone.
What is leading by example?
A client justifies behavior by saying, “I deserved it after a hard day.”
What is rationalizing?
A client prepares ahead for high-risk situations with a plan.
What is relapse prevention planning?
A client demonstrates long-term change through actions, not just words.
What is sustained recovery behavior?
A client returns to use after a period of sobriety.
What is relapse?
A client ignores warning signs and continues risky behavior despite
What is high-risk use behavior?
A client takes action toward employment, housing, or education goals.
What is progressing toward independence?