Drugs
OJJDP FY 2022 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative
OJJDP FY 2022 Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Drug Misuse
OJJDP Observes National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
Model Programs Guide Literature Review: Substance Use Prevention Programs
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...