CPS CPS Substance Abuse Prevention Principles 2

Question 1

Which federal agency is the primary source for evidence-based substance use prevention programs in the US?

Accepted Answer

SAMHSA

Answer

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) maintains the National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (NREPP) and funds most US prevention efforts.

Question 2

Community readiness for prevention programming is best assessed through:

Accepted Answer

Local data, stakeholder interviews, and community surveys

Answer

Community readiness is assessed using a combination of local data analysis, key informant interviews, and community surveys to understand capacity and motivation for change.

Question 3

The term 'fidelity' in evidence-based prevention programs means:

Accepted Answer

Delivering a program as designed to preserve its effectiveness

Answer

Fidelity refers to delivering an evidence-based program according to its original design to ensure the active ingredients that produced results are maintained.

Question 4

Which of the following is a protective factor against substance use during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

Strong family bonding and supervision

Answer

Strong family bonding and parental supervision are well-established protective factors that reduce adolescent risk for substance use.

Question 5

Primary prevention in substance abuse is defined as:

Accepted Answer

Preventing the onset of substance use before it begins

Answer

Primary prevention focuses on stopping substance use before it ever begins by targeting healthy, uninvolved populations.

(CPS) Certified Prevention Specialist Practice Test

(CPS) Certified Prevention Specialist Practice Test

CPS CPS Substance Abuse Prevention Principles 2