Juvenile drug use
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars and Events
Navigating Risk: Disrupting the Cycle of Substance Use for Children and Adolescents
OJJDP Observes National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
Model Programs Guide Literature Review: Substance Use Treatment Programs
Adolescent Substance Use Prevention: Long-Term Benefits of School Engagement
Model Programs Guide Literature Review: Substance Use Prevention Programs
Model Programs Guide Literature Review: Substance Use Prevention Programs
Youth substance use prevention programs aim to promote abstinence from alcohol and illicit drugs and the misuse of over-the-counter drugs. They differ from treatment programs, which focus on youths who have been clinically diagnosed with a substance abuse problem. A variety of approaches have been developed that work with families, schools, and communities to help children and adolescents develop skills and approaches to prevent or...