Ch 18

elements that make social influence model based prevention programs successful

peer counselors, present realities of drug use, dispel misconceptions, prevalence, community and fam involvemnet

Stages of recovery

1. precontemplation (dont realize u have prob)

2. contemplation (make plan)

3. action (start to stop)

4. maintenacne (being drug free for 6+ months)

5. relapse or termination (stop permenently or take it again)

Characteristics of effects treatments according to NIDA

addiction is treatable

available and accessible

assessing tx plans

tx doesnt help everyone

Whos at greatest risk for relapsing intro drug use

less educated,unemployed, few social support, few pos life events, heavier users, psych or social drug related probs