Citation

Schwartz S, Bodanske EA. J. Prev. 1981; 1(3): 188-198.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1981, Human Sciences Press)

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Abstract

Recent funding and philosophical trends in the drug abuse field suggest the advisability of establishing locally-funded primary prevention programs as an adjunct to law enforcement and treatment efforts. Since no service agency exists in a vacuum, it becomes imperative for the administrators of such organizations to understand the environment with which they must coexist. This paper explores some of the significant interactions and problems between drug prevention agencies and those local community and political forces on whom it depends for resources like funding, clients and legitimacy. Strategies to overcome some anticipated obstacles are presented.

Language: en