Chapter 11 pt.3 Flashcards
The CCSA says there are 4 “Best practices keys to effective drug prevention” what are they?
- Building a strong Framework
- Striving for Accountability
- Understanding and Involving Young People
- Creating an Effective Process
(teaching them about substances rather than fear based approaches)
The “Canadian Standards for Youth Substance Abuse” says theres 3 prevention principles which are …
- Prevention is most successful when schools, families, and organizations are involved
- Prevention is integrated in schools mission
- Family skills training should be included
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says there can be 3 types of prevention programs, what are they?
- Universal Prevention Programs (targeted broadly in society)
- Selective Prevention Programs (specific types of populations)
- Indicated Prevention Programs (targeted at individuals)
Why is “School Age” important
the time you implement substance abuse prevention is important, delaying substance use as much as you can
Why are schools important for drug use prevention
because schools present an ideal setting to guarantee that students receive the intended message of substance abuse prevention programs
what are the most effective school-based programs
skill-based school programs (teaching youth resistance skills)
What are 3 key components of successful community initiatives
- tobacco and alcohol policies
- working in range of community settings
- involving universities in implementation of evidence-based programs
What are some effective family-based initiatives
- enhancing family bonding
- parents being more involved in their lives
- supporting parents on how to be good role models and making it easier for them to participate
What are effective features for media campaigns
- identifying target groups
- strong messages based on research
- targeting parents too
- changing cultural norms about substance abuse
- outline the consequences
What is Fear Based Communication
messages used to frighten youth away from using substances
What are Harm-Reduction strategies
policies/programs that are designed to reduce the level of harm associated with substance use
What are the 6 approaches/practices for substance use TREATMENT
Multi-systemic therapy
Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)
Contingency management
Family Therapy
Motivational enhancement
Residential therapeutic communities
What is Multi-systemic therapy
a family and community focused treatment for juveniles with serious offences who are possibly abusing substances
what is contingency management
where individuals are reinforced or rewarded for positive behavioural change
what is motivational enhancement
MET: counselling approach that encourages the treatment in the first place
