Toward More Effective Drug Prevention Programs
ResearchPublished 1987
ResearchPublished 1987
This Note, an expanded version of an article that appeared in the journal California School Boards, discusses guidelines for developing drug prevention programs in the schools. The guidelines are based on the reported effectiveness of various prevention models, the developmental capabilities of different age groups, the patterns of drug use over time, and factors that affect successful program delivery.
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