The evolution of a community-based drug prevention program for youth

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Rollin, SA [1 ]
Rubin, RI [1 ]
Wright, JC [1 ]
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[1] Florida State Univ, Coll Educ, Tallahassee, FL 32306 USA
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R194 [卫生标准、卫生检查、医药管理];
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Developing and maintaining effective community-based prevention programs that assist youth in avoiding the potential negative consequences of illicit drug abuse and continues to be a major challenge. The purpose of this article is to describe the evolution of primary drug prevention program and the challenges associated with becoming established within a particular community. In doing so, five major issues are addressed: (1) the use of consortium to implement program goals and objectives; (2) parental involvement and home visitation; (3) developing and maintaining a positive relationship with the host organization; (4) developing a curriculum for effective execution of program. interventions; and (5) the evaluation process. In concluding, a set of recommendations is rendered for similar programs to increase the effectiveness of service delivery and longevity within their respective communities.
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