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School-Based Prevention Of Adolescent Substance Abuse, Kristina Lorenzen
School-Based Prevention Of Adolescent Substance Abuse, Kristina Lorenzen
Graduate Research Papers
Because of the prevalence and serious consequences of adolescent substance abuse, it is necessary to review programming for prevention. Progress has been made in identifying effective prevention methods. However, there is a gap between what research has shown to be effective and the methods commonly used in most schools.
The purpose of this paper is to review existing literature and research on substance abuse prevention for adolescents. The following research questions were addressed: How prevalent is adolescent substance abuse? What specific factors put an adolescent at risk for substance abuse? Why are some programs considered ineffective? What components make an …