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Differential effectiveness of an elementary school-based alcohol misuse prevention program.

T E Dielman1, J T Shope, S L Leech

  • 1Dept. of Postgraduate Medicine and Health Professions Education, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor 48109-0201.

The Journal of School Health
|August 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

This study evaluated a social skills curriculum to prevent alcohol misuse in elementary students. The program effectively reduced alcohol use and misuse rates in sixth graders with prior drinking experience.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Alcohol misuse is a significant public health concern beginning in adolescence.
  • Early intervention programs are crucial for preventing long-term substance abuse.
  • Social skills and peer pressure resistance training can mitigate alcohol misuse risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop, implement, and evaluate a social skills curriculum for alcohol misuse prevention.
  • To assess the long-term effectiveness of the curriculum across different student groups.
  • To determine if the curriculum impacts alcohol use frequency, quantity, and misuse.

Main Methods:

  • Randomized controlled trial with curriculum and control groups.
  • Longitudinal posttesting at 2, 14, and 26 months post-intervention.

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  • Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) to compare alcohol use and misuse indices.

    • Main Results:

    • The curriculum significantly reduced the rate of increase in alcohol use and misuse among sixth graders.
    • Effectiveness was observed in students with both supervised and unsupervised prior alcohol use.
    • The positive impact on alcohol misuse was maintained after statistical corrections.

    Conclusions:

    • Social skills and peer pressure resistance curricula can be effective in preventing early alcohol misuse.
    • Long-term follow-up demonstrates sustained benefits for targeted student populations.
    • Targeted interventions are vital for addressing adolescent substance use behaviors.