CAADE Prevention Strategies 4

Question 1

Which prevention model proposes that substance use results from a complex interaction between the host, agent, and environment?

Accepted Answer

Public health model (epidemiological triad)

Answer

The public health epidemiological triad model identifies the host (individual), agent (substance), and environment (social/physical context) as interacting determinants of substance use problems.

Question 2

In prevention education, 'normative education' is a strategy that aims to:

Accepted Answer

Correct misperceptions about how common substance use actually is

Answer

Normative education corrects inflated perceptions of peer substance use, as youth who overestimate how many peers use substances are more likely to use themselves.

Question 3

The concept of 'gateway drug theory' in prevention refers to the hypothesis that:

Accepted Answer

Use of certain substances increases the probability of using more dangerous substances later

Answer

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.

Question 4

Which component is most critical for sustaining community-based prevention programs over time?

Accepted Answer

Community ownership and broad stakeholder engagement

Answer

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.

Question 5

A prevention specialist is evaluating a community coalition's program. Which type of evaluation measures whether the program was delivered as planned?

Accepted Answer

Process evaluation

Answer

Process evaluation measures program implementation—whether activities were conducted as planned, who participated, and whether fidelity was maintained.

(CAADE) California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators Certification Practice Test

(CAADE) California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators Certification Practice Test

CAADE Prevention Strategies 4