Deck 16: Prevention

Question 1

Some federal agencies promote a "drug free" goal for schools and communities. Which of the following statements is true with regard to the "drug free" goal?

A) such a goal communicates the message that any use of drugs is intolerable
B) "drug free" often does not include alcohol and tobacco
C) Congress has mandated drug free efforts by federal agencies
D) "drug free" is normally interpreted to mean drug use reduction

Answer 1

B

Question 2

In evaluating school-based prevention programs, it is important to remember that:

A) it is virtually impossible to conduct valid research in schools
B) virtually every approach has proven to be ineffective
C) it is unrealistic to expect prevention programs to singularly impact the initiation of AOD use
D) prevention programs must receive adequate funding if we expect these programs to produce the desired effects

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Educational programs presented in school settings are most effective when they:

A) include booster sessions, trained peer facilitators and have the opportunity for interaction
B) occur in the early grades with trained law enforcement officers as instructors
C) emphasize the development of self-esteem
D) consist of "indicated" student groups

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The most effective information dissemination approaches use:

A) live presentations by recovering addicts on the damage caused by substance abuse
B) a combination of speakers, films, lectures and activities on the long-term impact of tobacco, alcohol and other drug use
C) trained law enforcement officers who can talk from personal experience and show what illegal substances look like
D) a focus on short-term consequences and health risks without judgmental comments

Question 5

The research on protective factors has shown that:

A) even extensive interventions cannot overcome the impact of risk factors
B) sheltering children from damaging environmental events can reduce the probability of substance abuse
C) bonding to positive adult role models can have a significant impact on children
D) while risk factors cause substance abuse problems, protective factors result in reductions in such problems

Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the prevention strategies designated by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention?

A) social enhancement
B) education
C) identification and referral
D) community-based processes

Question 7

Which of the following is not true regarding the emphasis on gateway drugs in prevention?

A) the marketing of alcohol and tobacco is a barrier to prevention efforts
B) drug addicts usually begin their use with gateway drugs
C) gateway drugs and illicit drugs should be equally emphasized in prevention programs
D) tobacco and alcohol may not be emphasized sufficiently in prevention efforts due to industry lobbying

Question 8

The marketing of tobacco and alcohol:

A) is a major barrier to prevention
B) is over-exaggerated as a cause of adolescent alcohol and tobacco use
C) is a primary cause of drunk driving
D) cannot be restricted

Question 9

Environmental approaches to prevention:

A) have been the most effective approaches to reducing illicit drugs
B) directly impact the use of tobacco and alcohol
C) cannot be implemented in isolation from educational programs
D) are extremely popular with policy-makers

Question 10

The Institute of Medicine Classification system:

A) defines prevention according to a population's proness to disease
B) uses agent, host and environment to define prevention
C) classifies prevention according to the risk of abuse in the target population
D) classifies prevention according to the resiliency of the target population

Question 11

When organized and instituted correctly, one type of alternative activity that has been shown to be effective is:

A) midnight basketball
B) boot camps
C) wilderness exploration
D) mentoring

Question 12

According to the text, what conclusion can be drawn regarding the effectiveness of the United States "war on drugs" by supply reduction methods?

A) although this strategy significantly impacted the price of illicit drugs, it did not impact demand
B) the amount of money allocated to law enforcement to reduce supply has not produced the intended results
C) supply reduction methods have been more effective with heroin than with cocaine
D) demand and supply must be attacked equally

Question 13

In reviewing the research regarding the risk factors for substance abuse, it can be concluded that:

A) societal and cultural risk factors are better predictors of adolescent use than are intra and interpersonal risk factors
B) the large number and seriousness of the risk factors identified indicates the complexity of impacting high risk youth
C) it would be impossible to ameliorate or reduce the influence of the risk factors identified
D) Hawkins and his colleagues failed to take into account the genetic predisposition for addiction

Question 14

In order to be effective, community partnerships must have:

A) commitments to participate from all members, a diverse membership and comprehensive prevention activities
B) financial support from policy makers, policies and procedures, involvement from the faith community
C) federal grants, strong leadership, active participation by educational leaders
D) grass-roots leadership, shared responsibilities, financial support from the business community.