School-Based Substance Abuse Prevention Programs.

Forman, Susan G.; Neal, James A.

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Publication Date: 1987

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School-Based Substance Abuse Prevention Programs.

Forman, Susan G.; Neal, James A.

Special Services in the Schools, v3 n3-4 p89-102 Spr-Sum 1987

School-based training programs for personal and social coping skills have shown evidence of effectiveness in primary prevention of substance abuse. Early intervention programs for students most at risk are also needed, such as peer intervention, student assistance, and behavioral self-management programs in the areas of smoking and alcohol/drug use. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Coping, Drinking, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Persons, Intervention, Outcomes of Treatment, Peer Counseling, Prevention, Program Effectiveness, Skill Development, Smoking, Social Influences

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Language: English

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