Evaluating the Lions–Quest “Skills for Adolescence” drug education program

Eisen, Marvin; Zellman, Gail L.; Murray, David M.

doi:10.1016/s0306-4603(01)00292-1

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“…Flay et al (1985) found stronger effects on weekly smoking by youth who had already begun smoking at baseline than on those who had not done so. Similar findings for monthly tobacco use and onset of marijuana use were reported by Eisen et al (2002). In contrast, Johnson et al (1990) found no differences in rates of monthly tobacco, alcohol, or marijuana use when they compared outcomes in their overall samples and in at-risk subsamples, whereas Donaldson et al (1994) reported no difference in substance use between at-risk and other adolescents in effects of a social influence curriculum.…”

Section: Drug Prevention Among At-risk Adolescentssupporting

confidence: 67%

School-Based Drug Prevention Among At-Risk Adolescents: Effects of ALERT Plus

et al. 2006

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In a recent randomized field trial, Ellickson et al. found the Project ALERT drug prevention curriculum curbed alcohol misuse and tobacco and marijuana use among eighth-grade adolescents. This article reports effects among ninth-grade at-risk adolescents. Comparisons between at-risk girls in ALERT Plus schools (basic curriculum extended to ninth grade with five booster lessons) and at-risk girls in control schools showed the program curbed weekly alcohol and marijuana use, at-risk drinking, alcohol use resulting in negative consequences, and attitudinal and perceptual factors conducive to drug use. Program-induced changes in perceived social influences, one's ability to resist those influences, and beliefs about the consequences of drug use mediated the ALERT Plus effects on drug use. No significant effects emerged for at-risk boys or at-risk adolescents in schools where the basic ALERT curriculum (covering seventh and eighth grades only) was delivered. Possible reasons for gender differences and implications for prevention programming are discussed.

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Section: Drug Prevention Among At-risk Adolescentssupporting

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School-Based Drug Prevention Among At-Risk Adolescents: Effects of ALERT Plus

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“…Illustrative is “How many of your friends drink alcohol at least once a week?” The scores were averaged (Eisen, Zellman, and Murray 2003) for this 2-item scale (Cronbach’s α = .77).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Substance Use Behavior Among Early-Adolescent Asian American Girls: The Impact of Psychological and Family Factors

2011

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Confronting developmental tasks and challenges associated with bridging two different cultures, Asian American adolescent girls face increasing risks for substance use. Identifying risk and protective factors in this population is essential, particularly when those factors can inform preventive programs. Guided by family interaction theory, the present cross-sectional study explored the associations of psychological and familial factors with use of alcohol, prescription drugs, and other drugs among early-adolescent Asian American girls. Between August 2007 and March 2008, 135 pairs of Asian American girls (mean age 13.21 years, SD = 0.90) and their mothers (mean age 39.86 years, SD = 6.99) were recruited from 19 states that had significant Asian populations. Girls and mothers each completed an online survey. Relative to girls who did not use substances, girls who did had higher levels of depressive symptoms, perceived peer substance use, and maternal substance use. Multiple logistic regression modeling revealed that they also had significantly lower levels of body satisfaction, problem-solving ability, parental monitoring, mother-daughter communication, family involvement, and family rules about substance use. Household composition, acculturation, and academic achievement were not associated with girls’ substance use. These findings point to directions for substance abuse prevention programming among Asian American girls.

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“…In contrast, Haerens et al 31 attributed the failure of their intervention involving healthy eating and increased physical activity to the lack of a healthy school environment (eg, a healthy canteen or no vending machines). In general, however, the failure to ensure a healthy school environment, whether or not in combination with the introduction of healthy school policies, did not seem to have a negative effect on the 18 Cohort study 18months 191 Subjects Self-reported changes in attitudes, knowledge, and behavior MacDonald and Green (2001) 46 Qualitative study 4years 23 Yes +/− Yes + Yes − +/− Revised Project ALERT 8,24 Yes +/− Yes +/− Yes + + Planet Health 30 Yes +/− Yes + Yes + + Health in motion 34,47 Yes Yes +/− + +, Significant improvements were reported on more than half of the primary behavioral outcomes; +/−, significant improvements were reported in half of the primary behavioral outcomes; −, significant improvements were reported in less than half of the primary behavioral outcomes. * Superscripts ''+'', ''−'', and ''+/−'' refer to whether the corresponding behavior was significantly improved by the intervention.…”

Section: Effectiveness Of a Whole School Approachmentioning

confidence: 98%