Preventing Adolescent Drug Abuse: Intervention Strategies

摘要

A review report of NIDA's Research Analysis and Utilization System (RAUS) on existing research concerning the major modalities through which prevention interventions in adolescent substance abuse have been carried out identifies most successful modalities and summarizes suggestions for application of the various approaches. Approaches discussed include: use of mass media; social-psychological; comprehensive community programs; development of personal and social competence; alternatives to drug abuse; family-based approaches; values approach; social skills development; and drug education.