PCN-100 Final Exam Study Guide

Impact of substances on different cultural groups - Answer- -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 - Answer- -Primary: target problem behaviors before symptoms occur -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 - Answer- -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 - Answer- -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 brea