Prevention Strategies Flashcards
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Which prevention model proposes that substance use results from a complex interaction between the host, agent, and environment?
Answer: Public health model (epidemiological triad)
The public health epidemiological triad model identifies the host (individual), agent (substance), and environment (social/physical context) as interacting determinants of substance use problems.
In prevention education, 'normative education' is a strategy that aims to:
Answer: Correct misperceptions about how common substance use actually is
Normative education corrects inflated perceptions of peer substance use, as youth who overestimate how many peers use substances are more likely to use themselves.
The concept of 'gateway drug theory' in prevention refers to the hypothesis that:
Answer: Use of certain substances increases the probability of using more dangerous substances later
Gateway drug theory posits that use of tobacco, alcohol, or cannabis may increase the likelihood of subsequent use of other illicit substances, though causation remains debated.
Which component is most critical for sustaining community-based prevention programs over time?
Answer: Community ownership and broad stakeholder engagement
Sustainability of prevention programs requires broad community buy-in, diverse funding sources, and local ownership so the community continues the program beyond initial grant funding.
A prevention specialist is evaluating a community coalition's program. Which type of evaluation measures whether the program was delivered as planned?
Answer: Process evaluation
Process evaluation measures program implementation—whether activities were conducted as planned, who participated, and whether fidelity was maintained.
Which of the following is an example of a 'supply reduction' strategy in substance abuse prevention?
Answer: Enforcing minimum drinking age laws
Enforcing minimum drinking age laws is a supply reduction strategy because it limits legal access to alcohol for underage individuals.
When designing prevention messages for a Latino community in California, a CAADE-certified educator should prioritize:
Answer: Cultural adaptation that reflects community values, language nuance, and family structures
Effective culturally adapted prevention incorporates meaningful cultural elements—family values, linguistic nuance, and community-specific protective factors—rather than simple translation.