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prevention of drug abuse exam 1
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drug use Ans: medically intended purpose, and in the
appropriate amount, frequency, strength and manner; equal
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opportunity and affiliation, no one is immune
drug misuse Ans: the unintentional or inappropriate use of
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prescribed or over-the-counter drugs
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drug addiction Ans: non-casual/recreational use, compulsive
drug seeking despite harm; psychological/physiological
symptoms of withdrawl
illicit drugs Ans: illegal drugs; cocaine, heroine, hallucinogens
licit drugs Ans: legal drugs; coffee, alcohol, tobacco, OTC
meds
primary prevention Ans: efforts to prevent an injury or illness
from ever occurring; directed at at-risk individuals/groups;
public health agencies, schools, healthcare providers,
community organizations
secondary prevention Ans: action that halts progress of
disease or misuse behaviors in early stages of drug use;
doctors, nurses, public health practitioner
tertiary prevention Ans: measures taken to reduce or limit
impairments and disabilities, promote patient's adjustment to
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prevent relapse; doctors, nurses, rehab specialists, social
workers
what are the signs of addiction in an indiviual? Ans: - inability
to stop
- increased tolerance
- lack of control
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- personal problems and health issues
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- withdrawal symptoms
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- intense focus on substance/activity
what behaviors do addicts engage in? Ans: depression,
impulsivity, cravings, neglecting responsibilities, social
isolation, paranoia, insomnia, lying about behavior, elevated
mood
social influence model Ans: drug users lack resistance skills
(eg. teaching to resist drugs, providing facts about
consequences of use, skills development to recognize drug
pressure); more effective than information only and attitude
change
harm reduction model Ans: non-judgemental nor coercive
provision of services and resources; provides safe settings and
practices for healthcare and drug use; safer transition to care,
sustainable infrastructure
information only/awareness model Ans: assumes teaching
about harmful drug effects will change use and abuse;
assumes rational and adequately informed to make a decision
prevention of drug abuse exam 1
Questions and Answers (100%
Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
drug use Ans: medically intended purpose, and in the
appropriate amount, frequency, strength and manner; equal
© 2026 Assignment
opportunity and affiliation, no one is immune
drug misuse Ans: the unintentional or inappropriate use of
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prescribed or over-the-counter drugs
Expert
drug addiction Ans: non-casual/recreational use, compulsive
drug seeking despite harm; psychological/physiological
symptoms of withdrawl
illicit drugs Ans: illegal drugs; cocaine, heroine, hallucinogens
licit drugs Ans: legal drugs; coffee, alcohol, tobacco, OTC
meds
primary prevention Ans: efforts to prevent an injury or illness
from ever occurring; directed at at-risk individuals/groups;
public health agencies, schools, healthcare providers,
community organizations
secondary prevention Ans: action that halts progress of
disease or misuse behaviors in early stages of drug use;
doctors, nurses, public health practitioner
tertiary prevention Ans: measures taken to reduce or limit
impairments and disabilities, promote patient's adjustment to
, 2
prevent relapse; doctors, nurses, rehab specialists, social
workers
what are the signs of addiction in an indiviual? Ans: - inability
to stop
- increased tolerance
- lack of control
© 2026 Assignment
- personal problems and health issues
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- withdrawal symptoms
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- intense focus on substance/activity
what behaviors do addicts engage in? Ans: depression,
impulsivity, cravings, neglecting responsibilities, social
isolation, paranoia, insomnia, lying about behavior, elevated
mood
social influence model Ans: drug users lack resistance skills
(eg. teaching to resist drugs, providing facts about
consequences of use, skills development to recognize drug
pressure); more effective than information only and attitude
change
harm reduction model Ans: non-judgemental nor coercive
provision of services and resources; provides safe settings and
practices for healthcare and drug use; safer transition to care,
sustainable infrastructure
information only/awareness model Ans: assumes teaching
about harmful drug effects will change use and abuse;
assumes rational and adequately informed to make a decision
