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The prevention of adolescent drug abuse: Implications from etiological, developmental, behavioral, and environmental
1Divison of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Stadium Gate 27, 611 Beacon Street S.E., 55455, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Abstract:
This article reviews the contributions of varying theoretical models for the development of more effective drug abuse prevention programs. Etiological research is emphasized because of its direct application to prevention interventions. This research includes etiological work on stages of development, socialization and selection, self-esteem, antisocial behavior, distribution of consumption, problem behavior, domain theory, and learning theory. Developmental, behavioral, and environmental models refine the actual intervention development. Implications from this research for further, necessary etiological work for improving prevention programs are proposed.
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