Question 1

According to Pentz, barriers to institutionalizing community prevention efforts include

Accepted Answer

A)  community leaders' lack of perceived empowerment 
B)  communities' insufficient preparation for adopting successful programs 
C)  public resistance to spending 
D)  all of the above 
A)  community leaders' lack of perceived empowerment 
B)  communities' insufficient preparation for adopting successful programs 
C)  public resistance to spending 
D)  all of the above

Question 2

Most drug prevention programs have clear focus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following represent reasonable goals for drug prevention?

Accepted Answer

A)  To prevent drug use from being initiated 
B)  To prevent drug dependency 
C)  To delay the onset of drug use 
D)  All of the above are reasonable goals 
A)  To prevent drug use from being initiated 
B)  To prevent drug dependency 
C)  To delay the onset of drug use 
D)  All of the above are reasonable goals

Question 4

Parenting skills have nothing to do with whether or not children use alcohol or other drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In 1974, Robert DuPont reported that most students and teachers felt that drug education should be

Accepted Answer

A)  abolished 
B)  taught only by health educators 
C)  taught by nurses 
D)  taught by medical doctors 
A)  abolished 
B)  taught only by health educators 
C)  taught by nurses 
D)  taught by medical doctors

Question 6

Drug use is more prevalent in communities

Accepted Answer

A)  where people move often 
B)  where children grow up in extreme poverty/deprivation 
C)  that lack stability 
D)  all of the above 
A)  where people move often 
B)  where children grow up in extreme poverty/deprivation 
C)  that lack stability 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: Students taught to avoid being persuaded by others
Police unit which visits elementary school classes
Education
Shown to reduce weekly alcohol and marijuana use
Treatment
Early intervention
National agency to oversee drug prevention

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Project ALERT and Tertiary prevention and LST is...

Question 8

Research reports that drug prevention programs in general have proven to be highly effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Do you think peer education programs are valuable or a waste of time?

Accepted Answer

Peer education programs, where individua

Question 10

Secondary prevention is geared toward

Accepted Answer

A)  education 
B)  school children 
C)  those who use drugs or have some experience with drugs 
D)  those in detox programs 
A)  education 
B)  school children 
C)  those who use drugs or have some experience with drugs 
D)  those in detox programs

Question 11

Teens who eat dinner with their families at least ___ times a week have significantly lower rates of drug use than teens who have dinner ___ or fewer times a week.

Accepted Answer

A)  2; 1 
B)  3; 2 
C)  4; 1 
D)  5; 3 
A)  2; 1 
B)  3; 2 
C)  4; 1 
D)  5; 3

Question 12

Teachers should not convey a judgmental attitude if they desire to be effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A problem with drug education is that many students know more about drugs than their teachers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In some poor urban centers, "crack" is considered a gateway drug.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to CASA, parents who take a "hands-off" approach to parenting have children who are how many times more likely to use alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 16

Children who develop resilience to drugs form a strong bond with at least one person during their first year of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT considered a problem with drug education?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teachers keep abreast of new information. 
B)  Students may be more knowledgeable about drugs than the teacher. 
C)  Teachers may be judgmental or moralistic. 
D)  Teachers tend to promote drug use. 
A)  Teachers keep abreast of new information. 
B)  Students may be more knowledgeable about drugs than the teacher. 
C)  Teachers may be judgmental or moralistic. 
D)  Teachers tend to promote drug use.

Question 18

Drug treatment would be an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  primary prevention 
B)  secondary prevention 
C)  tertiary prevention 
D)  primary care 
A)  primary prevention 
B)  secondary prevention 
C)  tertiary prevention 
D)  primary care

Question 19

Identify and briefly discuss primary, secondary and tertiary prevention.

Accepted Answer

•Primary:reducing demand for d

Question 20

Poor school performance and low expectation for school are poor predictors of drug use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to Pentz, barriers to institutionalizing community prevention efforts include

Most drug prevention programs have clear focus.

Which of the following represent reasonable goals for drug prevention?

Parenting skills have nothing to do with whether or not children use alcohol or other drugs.

In 1974, Robert DuPont reported that most students and teachers felt that drug education should be

Drug use is more prevalent in communities

Research reports that drug prevention programs in general have proven to be highly effective.

Do you think peer education programs are valuable or a waste of time?

Secondary prevention is geared toward

Teens who eat dinner with their families at least _ times a week have significantly lower rates of drug use than teens who have dinner _ or fewer times a week.

Teachers should not convey a judgmental attitude if they desire to be effective.

A problem with drug education is that many students know more about drugs than their teachers.

In some poor urban centers, "crack" is considered a gateway drug.

According to CASA, parents who take a "hands-off" approach to parenting have children who are how many times more likely to use alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs?

Children who develop resilience to drugs form a strong bond with at least one person during their first year of life.

Which of the following is NOT considered a problem with drug education?

Drug treatment would be an example of

Identify and briefly discuss primary, secondary and tertiary prevention.

Poor school performance and low expectation for school are poor predictors of drug use.

Drugs in Perspective

Drugs in Contemporary Society

Motivations for Drug Use

Drugs and the Law

The Pharmacology and Physiology of Drug Use

Alcohol

Tobacco

Narcotics

Sedative Hypnotic Drugs

Psychotherapeutic Drugs

Stimulants: Cocaine, Amphetamines, and Caffeine

Marijuana

Hallucinogen

Over the Counter Drugs

Substance Abuse Treatment

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Exam 16: Drug Prevention and Education

According to Pentz, barriers to institutionalizing community prevention efforts include

Most drug prevention programs have clear focus.

Which of the following represent reasonable goals for drug prevention?

Parenting skills have nothing to do with whether or not children use alcohol or other drugs.

In 1974, Robert DuPont reported that most students and teachers felt that drug education should be

Drug use is more prevalent in communities

Research reports that drug prevention programs in general have proven to be highly effective.

Do you think peer education programs are valuable or a waste of time?

Secondary prevention is geared toward

Teens who eat dinner with their families at least ___ times a week have significantly lower rates of drug use than teens who have dinner ___ or fewer times a week.

Teachers should not convey a judgmental attitude if they desire to be effective.

A problem with drug education is that many students know more about drugs than their teachers.

In some poor urban centers, "crack" is considered a gateway drug.

According to CASA, parents who take a "hands-off" approach to parenting have children who are how many times more likely to use alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs?

Children who develop resilience to drugs form a strong bond with at least one person during their first year of life.

Which of the following is NOT considered a problem with drug education?

Drug treatment would be an example of

Identify and briefly discuss primary, secondary and tertiary prevention.

Poor school performance and low expectation for school are poor predictors of drug use.

Drugs in Perspective

Drugs in Contemporary Society

Motivations for Drug Use

Drugs and the Law

The Pharmacology and Physiology of Drug Use

Alcohol

Tobacco

Narcotics

Sedative Hypnotic Drugs

Psychotherapeutic Drugs

Stimulants: Cocaine, Amphetamines, and Caffeine

Marijuana

Hallucinogen

Over the Counter Drugs

Substance Abuse Treatment

Filters

Teens who eat dinner with their families at least _ times a week have significantly lower rates of drug use than teens who have dinner _ or fewer times a week.