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Juvenile drug use

Model Programs Guide Literature Review: Substance Use Prevention Programs

Youth substance use prevention programs aim to promote abstinence from alcohol and illicit drugs and the misuse of over-the-counter drugs. They differ from treatment programs, which focus on youths who have been clinically diagnosed with a substance abuse problem. A variety of approaches have been developed that work with families, schools, and communities to help children and adolescents develop skills and approaches to prevent or...

In Focus: Drug Courts

Date Published
April 2022
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance), Program/Project Description, Grants and Funding
Agencies
OJJDP