CPS Substance Abuse Prevention Principles Flashcards
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Which principle guides the selection of an evidence-based program most appropriate for a specific community?
Answer: Matching program characteristics to community needs, population, and setting
Program selection should be based on the fit between the program's target population, setting, and outcomes and the specific needs identified in the community assessment.
Social norms theory in prevention suggests that substance use can be reduced by:
Answer: Correcting misperceptions about how widespread substance use actually is
Social norms theory posits that people often overestimate how much peers use substances, and correcting these misperceptions can reduce use by reducing social pressure.
The SPF SIG (Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant) requires states to demonstrate 'sustainability' by:
Answer: Building local capacity and resources to maintain prevention efforts after grant funding ends
Sustainability in the SPF framework means developing community capacity, local funding streams, and institutionalized practices so prevention continues beyond initial grant periods.
Which data source is most commonly used in needs assessment to identify local substance use prevalence among youth?
Answer: Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) or state-equivalent survey
The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and its state equivalents are the primary surveillance tools used to assess substance use prevalence and risk behaviors among youth at the local level.
Harm reduction as a prevention approach focuses on:
Answer: Minimizing the negative consequences of substance use for individuals and communities
Harm reduction strategies aim to reduce the negative health, social, and economic impacts of substance use without necessarily requiring abstinence.
When evaluating a prevention program's impact, which type of evaluation measures whether the program achieved its intended long-term outcomes?
Answer: Outcome evaluation
Outcome evaluation determines whether a program achieved its intended changes in knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, or community conditions over time.