NCJ Number
126449
Journal
Evaluation Review Volume: 14 Issue: 3 Dated: (June 1990) Pages: 264-289
Date Published
1990
Length
26 pages
Annotation
The Midwestern Prevention Project was studied for the relationship between the level of program implementation and the change in adolescent drug use. The program is a school- and community-based program for drug abuse prevention.
Abstract
Threats to the validity of the study are discussed. The conclusion is presented that the effectiveness of a school-based drug prevention program depends on a substantial time commitment by implementors. The findings indicated that a high level of implementation can produce declines in drug use prevalence rates and that primary prevention programs have the capability of reducing drug use even at early age levels. 38 references, 6 notes, and 5 tables. (Author abstract modified)