Preventing Adolescent Drug Abuse through a Multimodal Cognitive-Behavioral Approach: Results of a 3-Year Study.

Botvin, Gilbert J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ419692

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Publication Date: 1990

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Preventing Adolescent Drug Abuse through a Multimodal Cognitive-Behavioral Approach: Results of a 3-Year Study.

Botvin, Gilbert J.; And Others

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v58 n4 p437-46 Aug 1990

Students (N=4,466) in 56 schools participated in 3-year study on effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral approach to substance abuse prevention. Students who received at least 60 percent of prevention program (N=3,684) were included in analyses of program effectiveness. Significant prevention effects were found for cigarette smoking, marijuana use, and immoderate alcohol use. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Drug Abuse, Marijuana, Prevention, Program Effectiveness, Secondary Education, Secondary School Students, Smoking

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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