School-based drug prevention : what kind of drug use does it prevent? /

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School-based drug prevention, popular with the public and politicians alike, is now a nearly universal experience for American youth. Analysis has shown that the best programs can reduce use of a wide range of substances. But questions remain regarding how to think about and, hence, fund, these prog...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Corporate Author: Rand Corporation
Other Authors: Caulkins, Jonathan P. (Jonathan Paul), 1965-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Santa Monica, CA : Rand, 2002.
Subjects:
Students > Drug use > United States.
Youth > Drug use > United States.
Drug abuse > United States > Prevention.
Toxicomanie > États-Unis > Prévention.
SELF-HELP > Substance Abuse & Addictions > General.
PSYCHOLOGY > Psychopathology > Addiction.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Children's Studies.
Drug abuse > Prevention
Students > Drug use
Youth > Drug use
United States
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:School-based drug prevention, popular with the public and politicians alike, is now a nearly universal experience for American youth. Analysis has shown that the best programs can reduce use of a wide range of substances. But questions remain regarding how to think about and, hence, fund, these programs. Should they be viewed principally as weapons in the war against illicit drugs, or, at the other extreme, do prevention programs benefit students and society most by reducing use of alcohol and tobacco?
Item Description:"MR-1459."
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxiii, 174 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-174).
ISBN:0833033859
9780833033857

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