Substance Use Prevention in a Youth Development Program

Abstract

This study assessed substance use and related factors among sixth through twelfth grade participants in a youth development program. Comparisons between participants (N = 361) and a national youth sample indicated that participants had lower 30-day and lifetime alcohol use, lower 30-day and lifetime prevalence of any illicit drug use, and higher drug-averse attitudes than the national sample. Comparisons between participants and new enrollees (N = 145) indicated higher drug knowledge among participants. The study also showed a short-term increase in self-esteem among new enrollees, no changes in substance use, and an unexpected negative effect for drug knowledge after 3 months in the program. Overall, the program had a minimal impact on participants' drug use and related factors. Recommendations for program improvements are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 09, 2009
Accession Number
ADA625991

Entities

People

  • Cynthia M. Simon-arndt
  • Emily A Schmied
  • Jenny A. Crain
  • Robyn M. Mcroy
  • Suzanne L. Hurtado

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Databases
  • Drug Abuse
  • Education
  • Health Services
  • Information Science
  • Mental Health
  • Monitoring
  • Psychological Phenomena And Processes
  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Social Psychology
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Street Drugs
  • Substance-Related Disorders
  • Surveys
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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