A Review of Substance Abuse Prevention Interventions for Young Adolescent Girls.

Blake, Susan M.; Amaro, Hortensia; Schwartz, Pamela M.; Flinchbaugh, Laura J.

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ERIC Number: EJ635727

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Publication Date: 2001

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A Review of Substance Abuse Prevention Interventions for Young Adolescent Girls.

Blake, Susan M.; Amaro, Hortensia; Schwartz, Pamela M.; Flinchbaugh, Laura J.

Journal of Early Adolescence, v21 n3 p294-324 Aug 2001

Reviews evidence of the effectiveness of traditional alcohol, tobacco, and drug use prevention approaches with girls and with boys, as well as available evidence from gender-specific or gender-informed interventions focused specifically on girls. Recommends needed research and prevention strategies that take gender into account. (Author/DLH)

Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Drinking, Drug Use, Early Identification, Early Intervention, Females, Gender Issues, Prevention, Program Effectiveness, Research Needs, Risk, Sex Differences, Substance Abuse, Tobacco

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Language: English

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