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Predictor variables by developmental stages: a center for substance abuse prevention multisite study.

Ralph E Tarter1, Soledad Sambrano, Marija G Dunn

  • 1Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Pennsylvania 15261, USA. tarter@pitt.edu

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors : Journal of the Society of Psychologists in Addictive Behaviors
|December 28, 2002
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Early intervention in childhood can reduce the risk of adolescent substance abuse (SA). Prevention programs targeting behavior self-regulation, parental involvement, school bonding, and social competence in youth aged 3-14 show positive impacts.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Substance Abuse Prevention

Background:

  • Childhood factors can amplify the risk for adolescent substance abuse (SA).
  • A multisite study funded by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) investigated preventive interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the efficacy of interventions aimed at reducing childhood risk factors for SA.
  • To assess the impact of targeting Behavior Self-Regulation, Parental Involvement, School Bonding, and Social Competence.

Main Methods:

  • A multisite study involving preventive interventions for youth aged 3-14.
  • Focus on modifying intermediary factors predisposing to SA within a developmental framework.

Main Results:

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  • Prevention efforts in early childhood (ages 3-14) significantly impact intermediary risk factors.
  • Interventions demonstrated a positive effect on attenuating factors linked to SA.

Conclusions:

  • Early, targeted prevention strategies are effective in mitigating future substance abuse risks.
  • A developmental approach supports the efficacy of childhood interventions for SA prevention.