Drug Abuse Prevention

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• Author(s): Karol L. Kumpeer, Gladys B. Baxley,
• Publisher: DIANE Publishing
• Pages: 91
• ISBN_10: 0788173677
  ISBN_13: 9780788173677
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Psychology / Psychopathology / Addiction ,

Description:... Provides an overview of the theory and research on which community-based substance abuse prevention programs are based. Intended for use by prevention practitioners who vary in training and experience in the field but who are interested in developing prevention programs in their communities. Includes a definition of prevention, descriptions of substance abuse risk and protective factors and a discussion of the key features of three prevention strategies -- universal, selective, and indicated -- that have proven effective. Also explains how prevention efforts can be strengthened by using knowledge gained through research.