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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to disseminate information about substance abuse?
What is one of the reasons mentioned for the need for workplace-based drug education programs?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of substance abuse in the workplace?
Which of the following individuals is NOT mentioned as delivering drug abuse prevention programs?
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What is one reason for the need for drug education programs in the workplace?
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What does the text suggest about drug abuse?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the need for workplace-based drug education programs?
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Which of the following groups is responsible for delivering drug abuse prevention programs at the local level?
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What does the text suggest about the origin of drug abuse prevention programs?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the need for workplace-based drug education programs?
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Study Notes
Drug Abuse Prevention and Control
- Information about drug abuse can be disseminated through various media channels, including TV, radio, movies, newspapers, and magazines.
Workplace-Based Drug Education Programs
- The goal is to promote employee well-being, reduce productivity loss, combat organized crime, and maintain public confidence.
- Drug abuse affects not only the individual but also the workplace, leading to decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, and higher workers' compensation claims.
Voluntary Health Agencies
- Local communities with cooperation from various members deliver drug prevention and control programs.
- Programs involve teachers, community health educators, social workers, law enforcement officers, and volunteers.
Prevention and Control of Drug Abuse
- Prevention and control require knowledge of drug-taking behavior, sources of illicit drugs, drug laws, and treatment programs.
- Community organizing, persistence, and cooperation among individuals and agencies are essential.
Levels of Prevention
- Primary prevention: aimed at those who have never used drugs, focuses on preventing initiation of drug use.
- Secondary prevention: targets those who have begun drug use but have not become chronic abusers.
- Tertiary prevention: provides treatment and aftercare, including relapse prevention programs.
Elements of Prevention
- Education: limits demand for drugs by providing information, changing attitudes, and providing skills to abstain from drugs.
- Treatment: removes conditions contributing to drug dependency, aiming to reduce demand and save money.
- Public Policy: embodies guiding principles and courses of action to solve practical problems affecting society.
- Law Enforcement: applies laws to arrest, jail, and sentence those who break drug laws, controlling drug use and crime.
Community-Based Drug Education Programs
- Programs occur in various settings, including child care facilities, public housing, religious institutions, businesses, and health care facilities.
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Description
This quiz covers the knowledge required for prevention and control of alcohol and other drug abuse, including causes of drug-taking behavior, sources of illicit drugs, drug laws, and treatment programs. Community organizing skills, cooperation among various agencies, and persistence are also essential. Drug abuse is viewed as a chronic condition from a community health perspective.
