scholarly journals Random student drug testing as a school-based drug prevention strategy

Addiction ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 108 (5) ◽  
pp. 839-845 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert L. DuPont ◽  
Lisa J. Merlo ◽  
Amelia M. Arria ◽  
Corinne L. Shea
2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fariel Ishaak ◽  
Nanne Karel de Vries ◽  
Kees van der Wolf

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. A183
Author(s):  
N Danku ◽  
Z Horváthné Kívés ◽  
R Vajda ◽  
D Elmer ◽  
D Endrei ◽  
...  

1989 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 196-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. Marcello ◽  
Steven J. Danish ◽  
Arnold L. Stolberg

Substance abuse by the collegiate athlete has become a major concern. Drug testing programs are viewed as one method of combatting this problem; however, more emphasis should be placed upon developing effective drug prevention programs. The current study addresses this need by (a) designing a multifocused prevention program specifically for student-athletes based on the previous literature, (b) evaluating its overall effectiveness as well as that of its individual components, and (c) identifying factors associated with preintervention usage patterns of student-athletes for the purpose of guiding future program development efforts. Although 110 student-athletes indicated a willingness to participate in the study, only 58 completed the assessment packet. These 58 were randomly assigned to intervention and control conditions. Few differences were found between the treatment and control groups. Perhaps the most important finding was that social-environmental factors and pro-usage attitudes were related to previous patterns of alcohol, drug, and tobacco use prior to the student-athlete’s arrival at college. Results are discussed in terms of their impact upon future program development and evaluation.


2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mónica Gázquez Pertusa ◽  
José A. García del Castillo ◽  
José P. Espada Sánchez

A lo largo de la literatura científica, se observa que los estudios que evalúan la eficacia de los programas escolares de prevención del abuso de sustancias han empleado una amplia gama de agentes de intervención. Sin embargo, en España, los programas escolares en la práctica cotidiana, en su gran mayoría, son aplicados únicamente por el profesorado de los centros escolares. A este respecto algunas investigaciones sugieren que la variable tipo de aplicador afecta a la eficacia de los programas escolares de prevención del consumo de drogas. En este artículo se presenta una revisión de estudios que comparan los resultados obtenidos en los programas escolares cuando son aplicados por los profesores habituales del aula frente a otros agentes externos al centro. Tomados en conjunto, los resultados de los estudios revisados son contradictorios y, por tanto, la evidencia no es concluyente. No obstante, se destaca el papel moderador de la variable tipo de monitor sobre los efectos de los programas. Por último, se recomienda conducir estudios que evalúen las características específicas o competencias que ha de poseer un monitor eficaz y cómo el entrenamiento puede contribuir a su adquisición o mejora. AbstractThroughout the scientific literature shows that studies evaluating the effectiveness of school-based substance abuse prevention programs have used a wide range of intervention agents. Nevertheless, in Spain, the school-based programs in daily practice, the vast majority, are applied only by regular classroom teachers of schools. In this regard, some research suggests that the variable type of applicator affects the effectiveness of school-based programs for drug prevention. This article presents a review of studies comparing the results obtained in the school-based programs when applied by regular classroom teachers to other external contributors. Taken together, the results of the reviewed studies are contradictory and, therefore, the evidence is not conclusive. However, it highlights the moderating role of the variabletype of monitor on the effects of programs. Finally, it is recommended to lead studies to evaluate the specific characteristics or skills that must have an effective monitor as the training can contribute to its acquisition or improvement.


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