NCJ Number
104707
Date Published
1986
Length
16 pages
Annotation
This booklet outlines specific strategies that communities, parents, schools, and businesses can adopt to prevent drug and alcohol abuse.
Abstract
Ideas for community task forces include establishing youth programs, changing laws and regulations, developing a community-based counseling program, and encouraging the media to deglamorize drug and alcohol use. Suggestions for parents and families involve support groups and educational programs. Among the school strategies recommended are peer resistance programs, comprehensive health education curricula, and assistance programs for student at-risk of developing abuse problems. Workplace strategies include Employee Assistance Programs, health promotion, and drug information and education campaigns. References and resources organizations.