According to the Cascade Model of Substance Abuse, Intervention

question 141

Multiple Choice

According to the cascade model of substance abuse, intervention

• A) is only possible when peer mentors are involved.
• B) can only occur once a child or adolescent has reached the final step.
• C) is impossible, although reduction of use is possible.
• D) can occur during each step.

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