School-Based Drug Abuse Prevention Programs in High School Students

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      American Alcohol and Drug Information Foundation. P.O. Box 10212, Lansing, MI 48901. Tel: 517-484-1770; Fax: 517-487-2474; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.jadejournal.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      15
    • Education Level:
      High Schools
      Secondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Drug Abuse; Prevention; Program Implementation; High School Students; Intervention; Literature Reviews; Change Strategies; Program Evaluation; Outcomes of Treatment; School Activities; Substance Abuse; Student Behavior
    • ISSN:
      0090-1482
    • Abstract:
      Drug abuse, or substance abuse, is a substantial public health problem in the United States, particularly among high school students. The purpose of this article was to review school-based programs implemented in high schools for substance abuse prevention and to suggest recommendations for future interventions. Included were English language publications indexed in PubMed, CINAHL, or ERIC databases, between 2005 to November 2012, involving high school settings focused on prevention of drugs, and using a quantitative design for evaluation. A total of 18 studies met the criteria with 12 different interventions. Seven interventions were able to demonstrate statistically significant changes from before, to after the intervention, with regard to substance use. Recommendations for future interventions have been presented.
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      As Provided
    • Number of References:
      28
    • Publication Date:
      2014
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1022864