D&B Chapter 18 Prevention and Treatment of Drug Use and Abuse

What is the best way to avoid drug abuse and addiction?

Prevent someone from starting drugs rather than trying to get them to stop.

What are the three types of prevention in substance abuse?

Primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.

What is primary prevention?

Directed at those who have little to no personal experience with drugs.

What does secondary prevention aim to do?

Minimize damage in a population that has already had some experience with drugs.

What is tertiary prevention focused on?

Geared towards those who are already heavy drug users.

What are universal prevention programs?

Aimed at the general population.

Who are selective prevention programs targeted towards?

Individuals thought to be at a higher risk of developing AOD dependence.

What are indicated prevention programs designed for?

Individuals showing early danger signs of abuse but not yet diagnosed with addiction.

What are some ineffective school-based methods of drug prevention?

Cognitive approaches, scare tactics, and affective programs.

What does the social influence model provide?

Honest and straightforward information about drugs that enables better decision-making.

What are two successful school-based drug prevention programs?

Keepin' it REAL (KiR) and LifeSkills Training (LST).

What does the KiR program teach adolescents?

Resistance strategies including Refuse, Explain, Avoid, and Leave (REAL).

What is LifeSkills Training (LST) known for?

Being an evidence-based program that successfully prevents substance misuse.

What does media literacy in drug prevention teach?

How to understand, analyze, and critically evaluate messages from ads, television, and movies.

What is a key characteristic of effective drug prevention programs?

They involve families and the larger community.

Which anti-smoking campaign was noted for its effectiveness among young people?

TRUTH anti-smoking ads.

What are the five drugs tested under federal guidelines known as the SAMHSA-5?

Amphetamines, cannabinoids, cocaine, opioids, and PCP.

What factors influence drug detection times?

Drug type, frequency and duration of use, route of administration, metabolism, and test type.

What are the five primary types of drug tests?

Urine, saliva, hair, sweat, and blood.

What are the most common places individuals seek treatment for alcohol or drug dependence?

Self-help groups or outpatient rehab facilities.

What are the stages of recovery for substance abuse disorders?

Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and either relapse or termination.

What is the purpose of medical detoxification in addiction treatment?

To help users safely withdraw from substances.

What are psychosocial treatments in addiction recovery?

Individual and group therapy, inpatient or outpatient programs, or self-help groups.

What is the role of inpatient treatment centers in addiction recovery?

They provide intensive treatment where residents live at the facility.

What is contingency management (CM) in addiction treatment?

A behavioral approach that rewards individuals for staying abstinent.

What is the community reinforcement approach (CR)?

A multi-layered intervention that promotes healthy, drug-free living.

What is the 12-Step program associated with?

Self-help groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).

What is a key takeaway regarding effective addiction treatments?

A multifaceted approach is best for treating drug addiction.

What factors increase the likelihood of relapse in individuals with addiction?

Less education, lower employment likelihood, fewer positive life events, less social support, and more drug-related problems.

What is a common misconception about relapse?

Many believe relapse is a failure rather than a part of the recovery process.

What is a common characteristic of addiction?

Addiction is a chronic and relapsing condition.