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Substance Abuse Education & Risk Reduction Flashcards

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  1. What does ATOD stand for in prevention education contexts?

    Answer: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

    ATOD stands for Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs, and is a common shorthand in the prevention field.

  2. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is best described as a prevention and counseling approach that:

    Answer: Elicits and strengthens a person's own motivation and commitment to change

    MI is a collaborative, person-centered counseling style that elicits and strengthens intrinsic motivation to change by exploring ambivalence.

  3. Which of the following is a primary risk factor for adolescent substance use initiation?

    Answer: Early aggressive behavior in childhood

    Early aggressive behavior in childhood is a well-documented risk factor that predicts later substance use and antisocial behavior.

  4. A prevention program that trains community leaders and parents to implement evidence-based programs is focused on building which SPF component?

    Answer: Capacity

    Capacity building in the SPF involves developing community resources, knowledge, leadership, and infrastructure to support prevention efforts.

  5. According to social learning theory, substance use behavior is primarily learned through:

    Answer: Observation, imitation, and reinforcement from social models

    Social learning theory holds that behavior, including substance use, is learned through observing others and experiencing or anticipating reinforcement.

  6. What is the primary purpose of screening and brief intervention (SBI) in prevention settings?

    Answer: To identify risky substance use early and provide brief counseling to reduce harm

    SBI identifies individuals engaging in risky substance use before a disorder develops and delivers a brief counseling session to motivate behavior change.

  7. Which legal tool do communities use to restrict hours of alcohol sales as a prevention measure?

    Answer: Hours of sale ordinances

    Hours of sale ordinances restrict when alcohol can legally be sold, reducing access during high-risk periods and limiting consumption.

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