Deck 10: Prevention of Substance Abuse Problems

Question 1

Which of the following, is an early prevention approach that did not work?

A) Converting approach
B) Scare-tactics
C) Preaching
D) All of these are correct

Answer 1

All of these are correct

Question 2

To be successful, alternative activities need to be

A) Persuasive
B) Consistent with the drug it is replacing
C) Motor and auditory
D) Acceptable, attractive, attainable

Answer 2

Acceptable, attractive, attainable

Question 3

Prevention efforts should

A) Address community needs
B) Include youth in planning
C) Have a long term goal
D) All of these are correct

Answer 3

All of these are correct

Question 4

Steve and Sybil Wolin define ___________ as an internal factor and the ability to bounce back.

A) Recovery
B) Relapse
C) Proactivity
D) Resilience

Question 5

Amy Duckworth encourages people to

A) Challenge themselves
B) Not have high expectations
C) Adopt a strong skepticism
D) All of these are correct

Question 6

Which of the following is an early prevention approach that didn't work?

A) Converting programs
B) Scare tactics
C) Directing tactics
D) All of these are correct

Question 7

Prevention efforts should

A) Address community needs
B) Include youth in planning
C) Have a long term plan
D) All of these are correct

Question 8

In order for alternative activities to be successful, the alternative activities need to be

A) Of short duration and attainable
B) Within the skill level and resources of an individual
C) Acceptable, attractive, and attainable
D) Consistent with the function of the drug it replaces

Question 9

The Wolin's work on resiliency has determined that some children of alcoholics grow up free of drinking because they

A) Have parents who are careful to hide their drug and alcohol use
B) Have grandparents to help them when parents cannot
C) Predominantly work on their weaknesses rather than their strengths
D) Establish healthy "rituals" in their own family