CPS CPS Substance Abuse Prevention Principles

Question 1

Which of SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) steps involves identifying community needs and resources?

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Assess

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Plan

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Implement

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Evaluate

Question 2

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) classification that targets individuals showing early signs of a problem is called:

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Indicated prevention

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Universal prevention

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Selective prevention

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Treatment intervention

Question 3

Risk factors for substance use disorders can best be described as:

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Variables that increase the likelihood of developing a substance use problem

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Conditions that guarantee substance use will develop

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Demographic characteristics used only for research

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Protective factors that buffer against substance use

Question 4

Which prevention approach focuses on reducing environmental conditions that promote substance use?

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Environmental strategies

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Skills training

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Peer resistance education

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Family strengthening

Question 5

The concept of 'resilience' in substance use prevention refers to:

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The ability to adapt positively despite exposure to risk

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Immunity from all risk factors

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Absence of any protective factors

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Resistance to evidence-based interventions

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a selective prevention program?

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A support group for children of parents with substance use disorders

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A school-wide anti-drug assembly for all students

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A policy campaign to reduce alcohol advertising

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A universal life skills curriculum for all sixth graders