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School-Based Drug Abuse Prevention Strategies: From Research to Policy and Practice.

Dusenbury, Linda; Falco, Mathea – 1997

This chapter reviews school-based drug abuse prevention curricula. Drawing on the most current research, the chapter identifies key elements of effective prevention curricula, noting that programs should (1) reflect proven prevention theory and research; (2) provide developmentally appropriate information about tobacco, alcohol and drugs; (3) use…

Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Child Behavior, Child Health

The Prevalence of Problem Behaviors: Implications for Programs.

Dryfoos, Joy G. – 1997

This chapter moves toward defining high-risk youth as young persons with low probabilities of gaining an education, getting a job, parenting effectively, or being able to participate in the political process. Five snapshots are presented of the latest information on the prevalence of the five categorical behaviors of interest: (1) substance abuse,…

Descriptors: Academic Failure, Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Behavior Problems