PSY 4223 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Methamphetamine
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Prevention has no been a high priority in the past . Avoidance or alleviation of problems associates with substance use. Now there is an increased focus on prevention largely because substance has contributed to the aids. (needles, unsafe sex) Social norms directly influence the use and abuse of psychoactive substances. Rupert wilkinson- low level of emotionalism about drinking, firms taboos on drunkness, distinctions between drunk and drinking, serving alcohol only at food times. (critism- Sully lederman (1950s) proportion of heavy users is positively correlated with the mean level of alcohol consumption. Thinks they should restrict the amount of alcohol available. Critisms- doesn"t tell why people drink , normal drinkers react differently than heavy, maybe bootlegging and home production. Has not made a significant contribution to the prevention of substance abuse. National institute on drug abuse- prevention programs towards children; risk factors and protective factors, planning of prevention programs, and delivery of prevention programs.
