Public health strategies for preventing youth substance use: A review of prevention programs and conceptual approaches
Chinyere Assumpta Onyenwe,
Chinyere Onwumere,
Ifeoma Pamela Odilibe
Abstract:Substance use among youth is a significant public health concern with far-reaching implications for individual health and societal well-being. This review provides a comprehensive review of public health strategies aimed at preventing youth substance use, focusing on the examination of prevention programs and conceptual approaches. Prevention programs targeting youth substance use vary widely in their approaches, ranging from school-based interventions to community-wide initiatives. This review evaluates the e… Show more
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