Substance Abuse Education & Risk Reduction Flashcards

Which theoretical model explains substance use as resulting from an imbalance between risk and protective factors?

Answer: Risk and Protective Factor Model

The Risk and Protective Factor Model posits that reducing risk factors while enhancing protective factors decreases the likelihood of substance use.

A prevention specialist wants to reduce underage drinking by targeting social norms. Which strategy best fits this goal?

Answer: Implementing a social norms marketing campaign

Social norms marketing campaigns correct misperceptions about peer drinking rates, thereby reducing perceived pressure to drink.

In the context of prevention, what does 'indicated prevention' target?

Answer: Individuals already showing early signs of substance use

Indicated prevention targets individuals who are already exhibiting early signs or symptoms of substance use problems.

Which of the following is a key component of Life Skills Training (LST) as an evidence-based prevention program?

Answer: Drug resistance skills and personal self-management skills

LST teaches drug resistance skills alongside personal self-management and general social skills to prevent substance use.

What is the primary purpose of a needs assessment in substance abuse prevention planning?

Answer: To identify the nature and extent of substance use problems in a community

A needs assessment identifies existing substance use problems, gaps in services, and community assets to guide prevention planning.

Which gateway hypothesis concept suggests that use of legal substances often precedes use of illegal ones?

Answer: Gateway drug theory

Gateway drug theory proposes that use of alcohol, tobacco, or marijuana often precedes and may facilitate use of harder illicit drugs.

A school-based prevention program that teaches students to identify media manipulation of substance use is using which approach?

Answer: Media literacy education

Media literacy education teaches students to critically analyze advertising and media messages that glamorize or normalize substance use.