University of Idaho Substance Abuse Prevention Theory
Lesson 3
 
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Study/Thinking Questions:

  1. Discuss the application of the scientific method to the practice of substance abuse prevention.  Why is it useful to do this? 

  2. Describe the process by which empirical evidence is gathered to establish the effectiveness of a particular prevention program.

  3. Define “risk factor.”  List and describe several examples of risk factors.

  4. Define “protective factor.”  List and describe several examples of protective factors.

  5. Define resilience.  How is it established?