A strategy that aims to identify those who indulge in illegal or age-inappropriate use of tobacco or alcohol in order to reverse their behavior is called?

The strategy that focuses on identifying individuals who are engaged in illegal or age-inappropriate use of tobacco or alcohol to initiate a change in their behavior is best described as Problem ID and Referral. This approach emphasizes recognizing specific behaviors that pose risks to individuals, particularly young people, and referring them to appropriate services or interventions designed to address these issues.

This strategy is proactive in identifying problem behaviors early and facilitating access to resources that can help modify those behaviors. The aim is to intervene before these habits become entrenched, which can lead to more severe repercussions in terms of health, legal issues, or social consequences.

In contrast, other strategies like information dissemination and prevention education primarily focus on providing knowledge and awareness about the risks associated with substance use, rather than directly identifying and referring those who are already involved in problematic behavior. While these strategies are important components of a comprehensive prevention program, they do not specifically emphasize the identification and referral aspects that are central to the strategy in question. Similarly, ATOD intervention is more general and can encompass various forms of action beyond just identification and referral.