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Preventing Drug Abuse among Children and Adolescents: A Research-based Guide for Parents, Educators, and Community Leaders

Author(s): 
Robertson, E.B., David, S.L., & Rao, S.A.
Organization: 
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Date Published: 
October, 2003

This In Brief Web edition provides highlights from the Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents: A Research-Based Guide for Parents, Educators, and Community Leaders, Second Edition booklet. It presents the updated prevention principles, an overview of program planning, and first steps for those learning about prevention. Thus, this shortened edition can serve as an introduction to research-based prevention for those new to the field of drug abuse prevention. Selected resources and references are also provided.

Download a copy of Preventing Drug Abuse among Children and Adolescents: A Research-based Guide for Parents, Educators, and Community Leaders (PDF, 588 KB) from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Web site.