A group of nurses are working in an impoverished area of a large city where substance use is present. The nurses want to focus on substance use primary prevention strategies for youth in this neighbourhood. What would be the best strategy to use with this population?
A) Initiate a medically supervised safe injection site
B) Hold a weekend drug education workshop for at risk youth
C) Encourage the development of a home drinking policy
D) Engage police in closing down drug houses

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Holding a drug education workshop for at risk youth would be the best strategy for primary prevention. This approach educates youth on the risks associated with substance use and empowers them to make informed decisions about their health. Implementing a medically supervised safe injection site or engaging police in closing down drug houses are harm reduction strategies, while encouraging the development of a home drinking policy may not address the root causes of substance use in this population.

A Group of Nurses Are Working in an Impoverished Area