Exam 15: Prevention of Substance Abuse

In an effort to create a drug-free community,Alice and her committee are launching three community prevention programs in different settings: the downtown all-faiths church,their local scouts Canada summer recreation program,and the creation of anti-drug slogan billboards.What principle are they using?

What is NOT part of the sociocultural model of prevention?

Which model of prevention are the advertising efforts of the Canadian National Anti-Drug Prevention Strategy an example of?

Joe has been a substance abuse treatment professional for many years.When he presents his seminar,he usually indicates that his favourite phase was the introduction of a prevention education program which began in the 1980s.What program was it?

Which type of intervention would a TV spot emphasizing the message NOT to let friends drive drunk be an example of?

Describe the Principles of Drug Abuse Prevention.Give examples.

Which discipline overwhelmingly supports the principles of drug abuse prevention?

A high school social worker is leading group discussion about alternatives to drinking with students who have already indicated they drink alcohol.What prevention category would this fit under?

Which model of prevention includes establishing firm taboos on drunkenness?

Which type of harm-reduction program was first put in place in Canada?

Tom is considered a youth offender because he has been arrested for drug possession.The court has now referred him to prevention/educational programs.Which category would this program fit into?

The principles of drug abuse prevention have specific focuses.What principle would be represented by the statement,"Prevention programs should enhance protective factors and reverse or reduce risk factors"?

Empirical research evaluating the DARE program has demonstrated strong support for the program's effectiveness.

Campaigns on drunk driving consistently raise knowledge levels.

What is the goal of The Amethyst Initiative,in the United States?

Joseph has been drinking for 10 years and has been convicted of two driving under the influence offences.At which stage would his treatment needs require intervention?

The basis of the Amethyst Initiative is the argument that the minimum drinking age of 21 should remain because it has successfully decreased alcohol-related problems among U.S.college students.

The principles of drug abuse prevention have specific focuses.What principle would be represented by the following statement: Family-based prevention programs should enhance family bonding and relationships and include parenting skills?

Canada's Anti-Drug Strategy was launched in 2008 to focus on prevention,treatment,and enforcement related to illicit drug use among young people.

How would you describe a city's recent policy statement that indicates the need for intervention that focuses on decreasing the negative consequences of drug use for the individual and the community?