Judaism, conservative Christianity, and Islam emphasize the importance of righteous character development, the believer's responsibility to maintain a healthy body, and the necessity of a right relationship with God. All three traditions regard drug abuse as immoral. Empirical research has revealed that specific religious commitment may be an important component of abstinence decisions among religious youth, particularly minority religious youth. These data further suggest that religious institutions could have an important role in emphasizing religious commitment as a means of preventing juvenile drug use. Recently, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment has published material advocating the involvement of religious groups in prevention. The literature also indicates that religious values are an integral part of treatment and recovery. Tables and 58 references