School-based drug prevention : what kind of drug use does it prevent? /

School-based drug prevention, popular with the public and politicians alike, is now a nearly universal experience for American youth. Analysis has shown that the best programs can reduce use of a wide range of substances. But questions remain regarding how to think about and, hence, fund, these prog...

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Autor corporatiu: Rand Corporation
Altres autors: Caulkins, Jonathan P. (Jonathan Paul), 1965-
Format: Licensed eBooks
Idioma:anglès
Publicat: Santa Monica, CA : Rand, 2002.
Accés en línia:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=81642
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Sumari:School-based drug prevention, popular with the public and politicians alike, is now a nearly universal experience for American youth. Analysis has shown that the best programs can reduce use of a wide range of substances. But questions remain regarding how to think about and, hence, fund, these programs. Should they be viewed principally as weapons in the war against illicit drugs, or, at the other extreme, do prevention programs benefit students and society most by reducing use of alcohol and tobacco?
Descripció de l’ítem:"MR-1459."
Descripció física:1 online resource (xxiii, 174 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografia:Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-174).
ISBN:0833033859
9780833033857
9780833030825
0833030825