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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ925538
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 5
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Preventing and Treating Substance Abuse among Adolescents
Sussman, Steve
Prevention Researcher, v18 n2 p3-7 2011
Substance misuse is one of the most prevalent causes of adolescent injury and death. Additionally, 5-8% of adolescents in the U.S. qualify for a diagnosis of substance abuse disorder. This article discusses formal prevention and treatment program models, focusing on a continuum of care which extends from prevention to treatment alternatives. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Models, Prevention, Adolescents, Emotional Disturbances, Injuries, At Risk Persons, Intervention, Family Programs, Mass Media, Program Evaluation, Family Counseling, Therapy, Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification, Social Support Groups, Program Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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