Q - Week 9 [Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs] Flashcards
This a a range of disorders caused by prenatal
exposure to alcohol
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Drug prevention and control programs are carried out at the local level with the cooperation and effort of many community members.
Voluntary Health Agencies
Prescription drugs are also subject to ___ and _____.
Misuse and Abuse
These can be legally purchased without a physician’s
prescription.
OTC Drugs
It is the number one problem drug by almost any
standard of measurement.
Alcohol
This increases the probability of drug use.
Risk Factors
It is the single most preventable cause of disease,
disability, and death.
Tobacco
This is a state characterized by an overwhelming
desire to continue use of a drug.
Psychological Dependence
It is an inappropriate use of prescription or nonprescription drugs.
Drug Misuse
A type of prevention which can occur in a variety of settings, such as child care facilities, public housing and religious institutions.
Community-Based Drug Education Programs