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Of the following types of drug prevention strategies, which one has the potential for the most successful outcome (according to the information in your textbook)?
 
  a. Education-based programs (e.g., DARE)
 b. Skills training to resist social, media, and peer pressure to use drugs
 c. Relapse prevention programs focusing on the learned aspects of dependence
  d. Cultural attitude change (e.g., widespread enactment of no-smoking legislation)

Question 2

The community reinforcement approach, a new type of program that has been started to address the problem of substance abuse, includes all of the following components EXCEPT
 
  a. a non-substance-abusing relative participates with the alcoholic in relationship improvement sessions.
 b. the substance abuser is encouraged to accept that his or her friends may continue to be users but associating with them is still OK.
  c. assistance with employment, education, finances, or other social service areas is provided to help reduce stress.
  d. options are suggested for new recreational activities to replace previous drug related activities.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b





 

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