A Review of Substance Abuse Prevention Interventions for Young Adolescent Girls.

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Title: A Review of Substance Abuse Prevention Interventions for Young Adolescent Girls.
Language: English
Authors: Blake, Susan M., Amaro, Hortensia, Schwartz, Pamela M., Flinchbaugh, Laura J.
Source: Journal of Early Adolescence. Aug 2001 21(3):294-324.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 31
Publication Date: 2001
Document Type: Information Analyses
Journal Articles
Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Drinking, Drug Use, Early Identification, Early Intervention, Females, Gender Issues, Prevention, Program Effectiveness, Research Needs, Risk, Sex Differences, Substance Abuse, Tobacco
ISSN: 0272-4316
Abstract: Reviews evidence of the effectiveness of traditional alcohol, tobacco, and drug use prevention approaches with girls and with boys, as well as available evidence from gender-specific or gender-informed interventions focused specifically on girls. Recommends needed research and prevention strategies that take gender into account. (Author/DLH)
Entry Date: 2002
Accession Number: EJ635727
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Reviews evidence of the effectiveness of traditional alcohol, tobacco, and drug use prevention approaches with girls and with boys, as well as available evidence from gender-specific or gender-informed interventions focused specifically on girls. Recommends needed research and prevention strategies that take gender into account. (Author/DLH)
ISSN:0272-4316