The Nebraska "Network of Drug-Free Youth" Program.

Nelson-Simley, Kathleen; Erickson, Laurel

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ERIC Number: EJ505792

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Publication Date: 1995

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The Nebraska "Network of Drug-Free Youth" Program.

Nelson-Simley, Kathleen; Erickson, Laurel

Journal of School Health, v65 n2 p49-53 Feb 1995

Describes Nebraska's experience with a successful prevention program to form and maintain local drug-free youth groups. Over 4,500 youths were involved at a 6-year evaluation. Results showed that the programs attracted a significant number of high-risk youths. Nearly all reported being alcohol and tobacco free in the previous month. (SM)

Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Education, Drug Abuse, Drug Education, Health Behavior, High School Students, Junior High School Students, Peer Influence, Prevention, Secondary Education, Smoking, Social Support Groups, Student Behavior

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Nebraska

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