scholarly journals The role of life skills promotion in substance abuse prevention: a mediation analysis

2007 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 621-632 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Buhler ◽  
E. Schroder ◽  
R. K. Silbereisen
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Mediation Analysis ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Substance Abuse Prevention ◽  
Abuse Prevention

The Role of Schools in Combatting Substance Abuse

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 95 (5) ◽  
pp. 784-785
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Substance Abuse Prevention ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Abuse Prevention ◽  
Illegal Drugs ◽  
Alcohol And Other Drugs

The use of alcohol, tobacco, and other illegal drugs remains at disturbingly high levels among American teenagers. As the physical, social, and psychological "home away from home" for most children and adolescents, schools should assume a leadership role in substance abuse prevention, identification, intervention, and referral. Furthermore, schools are encouraged to develop comprehensive policies to ensure that they are free of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.

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