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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: Rand Corporation (-)
Otros Autores: Caulkins, Jonathan P. (Jonathan Paul), 1965- (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Monica, CA : Rand 2002.
Edición:1st ed
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Sumario: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? The authors address these questions by comparing for the first time the social benefits of
Notas:"MR-1459."
Descripción Física:1 online resource (199 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (p. 165-174).
ISBN:9781282282988
9780833033859
9786612282980
9780833033857