PCN 100 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
Impact of substances on different cultural groups - ANS -abuse, risks, consequences,
treatment, and recovery process differ
-according to religion, culture, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, etc.
-EX: some cultures value extended family while others value direct families
-Each cultural, racial, and ethnic group has its own history, experience, and cultural perspective
on the use of alcohol and illicit substances
-during treatment, counselor needs to study and understand client's position in order to
properly support them and maintain their sobriety
-some religions see addiction as evil working
-immediate need to explain what addiction truly is and that it takes time to change
-counselor needs to be able to assess all of these factors in order to properly help a client
Purpose of primary prevention programs and the benefits - ANS -Primary: target problem
behaviors before symptoms occur
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, -Participants are selected because they fall into an at-risk category
-The purpose of these programs is to stop the problem before it begins
-EX: prevention program would be one that targets elementary school children for education
regarding the risks involved with tobacco use
Purpose of secondary prevention programs and the benefits - ANS -Secondary: designed for
people who have already demonstrated problematic behaviors
-The goal is to stop the behavior before it escalates to a serious problem with dangerous
consequences
-Some secondary prevention programs can be described as a harm reduction model
-For example, when it comes to alcohol, some programs focus on responsible drinking rather
than abstinence
Purpose of tertiary prevention programs and benefits - ANS -Juvenile Drug Court (JDC)
diversionary programs are examples of tertiary prevention programs
-goal is to divert drug offenders to treatment and recovery programs rather than jail, thus
breaking the cycle of addiction and recidivism within the criminal justice system
-Other examples include the mandated counseling programs for students convicted of violating
alcohol and drug use policies on campus
Evidenced-Based Protection Programs - ANS Effective programs consist of 5 elements:
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
Impact of substances on different cultural groups - ANS -abuse, risks, consequences,
treatment, and recovery process differ
-according to religion, culture, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, etc.
-EX: some cultures value extended family while others value direct families
-Each cultural, racial, and ethnic group has its own history, experience, and cultural perspective
on the use of alcohol and illicit substances
-during treatment, counselor needs to study and understand client's position in order to
properly support them and maintain their sobriety
-some religions see addiction as evil working
-immediate need to explain what addiction truly is and that it takes time to change
-counselor needs to be able to assess all of these factors in order to properly help a client
Purpose of primary prevention programs and the benefits - ANS -Primary: target problem
behaviors before symptoms occur
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, -Participants are selected because they fall into an at-risk category
-The purpose of these programs is to stop the problem before it begins
-EX: prevention program would be one that targets elementary school children for education
regarding the risks involved with tobacco use
Purpose of secondary prevention programs and the benefits - ANS -Secondary: designed for
people who have already demonstrated problematic behaviors
-The goal is to stop the behavior before it escalates to a serious problem with dangerous
consequences
-Some secondary prevention programs can be described as a harm reduction model
-For example, when it comes to alcohol, some programs focus on responsible drinking rather
than abstinence
Purpose of tertiary prevention programs and benefits - ANS -Juvenile Drug Court (JDC)
diversionary programs are examples of tertiary prevention programs
-goal is to divert drug offenders to treatment and recovery programs rather than jail, thus
breaking the cycle of addiction and recidivism within the criminal justice system
-Other examples include the mandated counseling programs for students convicted of violating
alcohol and drug use policies on campus
Evidenced-Based Protection Programs - ANS Effective programs consist of 5 elements:
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