PCN 100 FINAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Impact of substances on different cultural groups - Answers- Social norms and
expectations (the way that substances are perceived are different)
Trauma & Adversity (historical oppression, discrimination and marginalization play a
role)
Family dynamics (cultural values/home environment)
Stigma (delays access to care)
Purpose of Prevention Programs and the benefits - Answers- They focus on taking
action early to stop problems from developing further
- helps stop drug misuse, death, violence, and crimes
What should an aftercare plan include - Answers- -continuing therapy
- support groups
- medication management
- lifestyle changes
- regular check-ins
- relapse prevention plans
Different types of Self Help groups and their purpose - Answers- Alcoholics Anonymous
(AA)
- to help former alcoholics support one another throughout their recovery
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
- to help those suffering from addiction through the process of recovery
SMART Recovery
- evidenced-based recovery method grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
-supports people with substance dependencies or problem behaviors
What is relapse prevention and what needs to be in an effective relapse prevention plan
- Answers- strategies and techniques used to minimize the likelihood of returning to an
addictive behavior after a period of abstinence
- identifying triggers
- coping strategies
- social networks
- warning sign awareness
- healthy lifestyle practices
What is harm reduction? - Answers- reducing the harm associated with using drugs
through a variety of public health interventions.
Impact of substances on different cultural groups - Answers- Social norms and
expectations (the way that substances are perceived are different)
Trauma & Adversity (historical oppression, discrimination and marginalization play a
role)
Family dynamics (cultural values/home environment)
Stigma (delays access to care)
Purpose of Prevention Programs and the benefits - Answers- They focus on taking
action early to stop problems from developing further
- helps stop drug misuse, death, violence, and crimes
What should an aftercare plan include - Answers- -continuing therapy
- support groups
- medication management
- lifestyle changes
- regular check-ins
- relapse prevention plans
Different types of Self Help groups and their purpose - Answers- Alcoholics Anonymous
(AA)
- to help former alcoholics support one another throughout their recovery
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
- to help those suffering from addiction through the process of recovery
SMART Recovery
- evidenced-based recovery method grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
-supports people with substance dependencies or problem behaviors
What is relapse prevention and what needs to be in an effective relapse prevention plan
- Answers- strategies and techniques used to minimize the likelihood of returning to an
addictive behavior after a period of abstinence
- identifying triggers
- coping strategies
- social networks
- warning sign awareness
- healthy lifestyle practices
What is harm reduction? - Answers- reducing the harm associated with using drugs
through a variety of public health interventions.
