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Youth Recommendations For Substance Use Education And Prevention
DeMagistris, Samantha DeMagistris, Samantha Vissing, Yvonne Vissing, Yvonne
DeMagistris, Samantha
DeMagistris, Samantha
Vissing, Yvonne
Vissing, Yvonne
Title
Youth Recommendations For Substance Use Education And Prevention
Date
2020-05-04
Subject
Substance abuse
education
prevention
students
schools
education
prevention
students
schools
Material type
Collections
Abstract
Vaping, marijuana, alcohol, and other drugs have become part of many young people’s lifestyles. This qualitative study examines substance use trends among youth, the effects of peer influence, and how schools and communities incorporate substance abuse education and prevention programs. Focus groups with high school students in New England reviewed causes of youth substance use and efficacy of traditional models of education and prevention. Youth regard most alcohol and drug education programs as ineffective. Education information does not seem to mitigate against the impact of peer pressure. Recommendations on prevention and about how students can better manage the impact of peer pressure surrounding substance use are provided.