Citation

Dusenbury L. J. Prim. Prev. 2000; 20(4): 337-352.

Affiliation

Dusenbury, L., Greenwich, CT 06831, United States

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

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Abstract

Key elements of promising family-based drug abuse prevention strategies include: (1) program content based on proven prevention theory and research; (2) comprehensive approaches that begin early, extend across the life span, address multiple risk and protective factors, and generalize across settings; (3) developmentally appropriate material; (4) sensitivity to the culture and community; (5) sufficient dosage and follow-up; (6) use of interactive teaching techniques; (7) training for prevention program providers; and (8) evaluation to know that the intervention had the desired effect on behavior. In addition, an issue with major implications for prevention is how to reach the broadest possible audience or those who may most benefit from prevention services.