Ralph is a recovering alcoholic. He as been sober for several months, and has managed to find gainful employment and re-establish family relationships. He is in a twelve-step program as well as individual counseling. One day, he arrives to a counseling session quite upset. He reveals that he had a "slip" and drank a beer at a party. He did not get drunk, but feels terribly remorseful and has promised himself that he will not do it again. Which of the following is MOST true?
a. Although Ralph did have a relapse, recovery should be easier the second time around.
b. This constitutes a relapse, and Ralph may need to begin the recovery process all over again.
c. Ralph should be reassured that this behavior is permissible as long as he did not lose control and become drunk.
d. The counselor should talk to Ralph about the implications of dangerous situations like this, but assure him that it is possible to continue his recovery process.
Answer: d. The counselor should talk to Ralph about the implications of dangerous situations like this, but assure him that it is possible to continue his recovery process.
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