Developing effective school-based drug abuse prevention programs.
OBJECTIVE
To research effective drug prevention strategies for school-aged populations from drug prevention programs funded by the USDHHS Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP).


METHODS
Nine directors and staff members from model CSAP-funded programs were interviewed.


RESULTS
Fifteen strategies that focus on building trusted relationships, selecting well-qualified staff using existing communication networks, and providing timely evaluation feedback are discussed, with examples from the agencies cited.


CONCLUSIONS
Formulating effective partnerships that support both the goals of the outside agency with drug prevention resources and the mission of a school can contribute toward effective school-based drug prevention programs.
Zavela
Kathleen J
KJ
University of Northern Colorado, Department of Community Health & Nutrition, Greeley 80639, USA. kathy.zavela@unco.edu
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D002652:Child Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010565:Persuasive Communication; D010865:Pilot Projects; D016730:Program Development / Q000592:standards*; D012572:School Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014481:United States