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Substance Abuse Education Flashcards

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  1. Which risk factor for adolescent substance abuse is considered a PEER-LEVEL influence?

    Answer: Association with drug-using peers

    Peer influences—particularly association with substance-using friends—are among the strongest predictors of adolescent substance use initiation.

  2. In prevention science, a 'protective factor' that buffers against substance abuse would include:

    Answer: Strong school connectedness

    School connectedness—a student's sense of belonging and positive relationship with school—is a well-documented protective factor against substance use and other risky behaviors.

  3. The CAGE questionnaire is a brief screening tool primarily designed to identify problems with:

    Answer: Alcohol use

    CAGE (Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener) is a four-question alcohol screening tool widely used in clinical and school settings.

  4. Anabolic-androgenic steroids are classified as a Schedule III controlled substance primarily because of their:

    Answer: High potential for psychological dependence and abuse

    Anabolic steroids are Schedule III due to their moderate-to-low physical dependence potential but significant potential for psychological dependence and nonmedical abuse.

  5. A SAC counselor observing a student with pinpoint pupils, slowed breathing, and drowsiness should suspect use of:

    Answer: Opioids

    Pinpoint (miotic) pupils, respiratory depression, and sedation are the classic triad of opioid intoxication.

  6. Which approach to substance abuse education has been shown to be LEAST effective with adolescents?

    Answer: Fear-based 'scare tactic' presentations

    Research consistently shows that fear-based approaches and scare tactics do not reduce adolescent substance use and can sometimes increase curiosity.

  7. 'Neurobiology of addiction' education for students should emphasize that addiction is best understood as:

    Answer: A chronic brain disease with genetic and environmental components

    The disease model of addiction, supported by major medical organizations, recognizes it as a chronic brain disorder influenced by genetics, environment, and development.