Exam 16: Prevention of Substance Abuse

Campaigns on drunk driving consistently raise knowledge levels.

Which of the following describes workplace strategies?

The Montana Meth Project succeeded in reducing methamphetamine use by targeting distinct ethnic groups.

prevention includes treating persons who are beyond the early stages of substance abuse or dependence.

One of the strongest proponents of the sociocultural model of prevention is .

Advertising and education approaches to the problem of driving after drinking follow the model of prevention.

The main strength of the proscriptive model is its simplicity.

Central to prevention is the early identification of drug problems.

prevention is used in the legal system response to substance misuse.

Estimates are that around % of college student drinkers can be considered heavy drinkers.

The University of Washington's program uses a harm-reduction philosophy.

Vocational training or developing a new hobby would be elements of an prevention program.

Educational programs used with youthful offenders first arrested for drug possession are an example of ____________ prevention.

Legislation requiring warning labels on alcoholic beverages became law in .

Describe the proscriptive model. What are its strengths and weaknesses? Give examples.

Which of the following is not true of school education strategies?

Briefly describe what is involved in the following: a. affect-oriented programs b. workplace programs c. programs for college students

State laws regarding high school alcohol and drug education have not been translated in any systematic way into comprehensive instructional programs.

are the most frequently used vehicles for mass media prevention efforts.

Raising the minimum drinking age is an example of a distribution of consumption model strategy.