A PHN preparing a report on substance abuse would find that which of the following are true
A. Substance use, especially use of tobacco and alcohol, is a serious public health issue, and policy initiatives exist at the global, national, state, and local levels aimed at reducing the harm associated with at-risk substance use.
B. Both 1 and 3
C. The cultural context for substance use has shifted overtime, but stigma continues to be a barrier for entrance into treatment for the person with at-risk use or a substance use disorder.
D. At-risk substance use does not affect the overall health of the individual, the family, or the community.
ANS: B
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