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Developmental considerations for substance use interventions from middle school through college.

Elizabeth J D'Amico1, Phyllis L Ellickson, Eric F Wagner

  • 1RAND Corporation, Health Unit, 1776 Main Street, P.O. Box 2138, Santa Monica, CA 90407, USA. damico@rand.org

Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research
|March 17, 2005
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Developing developmentally appropriate substance use interventions is crucial for youth. Innovative programs show success in preventing and treating alcohol and drug issues in preteens, teens, and young adults.

Area of Science:

  • Addiction research
  • Developmental psychology
  • Public health

Background:

  • Substance use interventions must be tailored to different developmental stages.
  • Youth substance use presents a significant public health challenge.
  • Innovative approaches are needed for effective prevention and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present innovative, developmentally appropriate substance use interventions for youth.
  • To highlight research on preventing and treating alcohol and drug use in adolescents and young adults.
  • To discuss the impact of development on intervention efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • Summarized four presentations from the 2004 Research Society on Alcoholism Annual Meeting.
  • Included research on voluntary brief interventions, school-based prevention programs, and randomized clinical trials.

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  • Examined parent interventions and their effects on college student drinking.

    • Main Results:

    • A voluntary brief intervention for middle schoolers showed success in obtaining diverse samples.
    • Project ALERT, a school-based program, was effective for middle school students across all risk levels.
    • A Student Assistance Program trial provided insights into developmental impacts on intervention response.
    • Parent interventions influenced college student drinking by reducing negative communication and peer influence.

    Conclusions:

    • Developmentally appropriate substance use interventions are essential for youth.
    • Innovative programs demonstrate effectiveness in prevention and treatment across various age groups.
    • Understanding developmental factors enhances intervention design and outcomes.