Graduate Research Papers
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Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keywords
Substance abuse--Prevention--Study and teaching (Secondary);
Abstract
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 effective substance abuse prevention program? What are the limitations and strengths of previous adolescent substance abuse prevention studies? Examining these questions will lead to implications for future research and school psychology.
Year of Submission
2002
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations
First Advisor
Donald W. Schmits
Date Original
2002
Object Description
1 PDF file (vi, 60 pages)
Copyright
©2002 Kristina Lorenzen
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Lorenzen, Kristina, "School-based prevention of adolescent substance abuse" (2002). Graduate Research Papers. 1114.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/1114
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