Effects of a community-based prevention program on decreasing drug use in high-risk adolescents

C.-P. Chou, S. Montgomery, M.A. Pentz, L.A. Rohrbach, C.A. Johnson, B.R. Flay and D.P. MacKinnon

American Journal of Public Health, 1998, vol. 88, issue 6, 944-948

Abstract: Objectives. This study investigated the secondary prevention effects of a substance abuse primary prevention program. Methods. Logistic regression analyses were conducted on 4 waves of follow-up data from sixth- and seventh- grade baseline users of cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana taking part in a school-based program in Indianapolis. Results: The program demonstrated significant reductions in cigarette use at the initial follow-up (6 months) and alcohol use at the first 2 follow-ups (up to 1.5 years). Models considering repeated measures also showed effects on all 3 substances. Conclusions. Primary prevention programs are able to reach and influence high-risk adolescents in a non-stigmatizing manner.

Date: 1998
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