An Impact Evaluation of a Rural Youth Drug Education Program.

Sarvela, Paul D.; McClendon, E. J.

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ERIC Number: EJ360560

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Publication Date: 1987

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An Impact Evaluation of a Rural Youth Drug Education Program.

Sarvela, Paul D.; McClendon, E. J.

Journal of Drug Education, v17 n3 p213-31 1987

Examined effects of mixed affective-cognitive drug education program on rural northern Michigan and northeastern Wisconsin sixth and seventh graders' (N=265) substance use health beliefs and behaviors. Alcohol use in this population was determined to be much higher than national average for similar age groups while marijuana, cigarette, and cocaine use were equal to national rates. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Drinking, Drug Education, Drug Use, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Marijuana, Program Evaluation, Rural Population, Smoking, Student Attitudes, Student Behavior

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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