Enhancing Outcomes in an Indicated Drug Prevention Program for High-Risk Youth.

Thompson, Elaine A.; Horn, Michael; Herting, Jerald R.; Eggert, Leona L.

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ERIC Number: EJ555164

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Enhancing Outcomes in an Indicated Drug Prevention Program for High-Risk Youth.

Thompson, Elaine A.; Horn, Michael; Herting, Jerald R.; Eggert, Leona L.

Journal of Drug Education, v27 n1 p19-41 1997

Examined the effects of refining a high school-based, indicated drug prevention program which integrates social support and life-skills training. Process evaluation of the program revealed the need for program enhancements to address underestimated levels of depression, anger, and suicidal behaviors and to ensure that core content was consistently emphasized. (RJM)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Drug Use, High Risk Students, High Schools, Prevention, Secondary Education, Skill Development, Social Support Groups, Student Behavior, Substance Abuse

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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