Resource List of Evidence-Based Prevention Programs, Coursework Example

Risk and protective factors for alcohol and other drug problems in adolescence and early adulthood: Implications for substance abuse prevention. Hawkins, J. David; Catalano, Richard F.; Miller, Janet Y. (Hawkins, Catalano, & Miller, Jul 1992)[1]

Academic journal article that examines effective strategies covering the prevention of adolescent alcohol and drug abuse.  Examination of the causation factors and methods to approach remedial action and drug prevention. Considers recommendation for research and practice.

Substance Abuse Prevention Research: Recent Developments and Future Directions

Gilbert J. Botvin  (Botvin, 1986)[2]

Examines school based prevention programs for substance abuse. Looks at various models including the social influence model and cognitive behavioural models. Emphasis in area of psychology and sociological considerations.

A Comparison of Current Practice in School-Based Substance Use Prevention Programs with Meta-Analysis Findings

Susan T. Ennett, Christopher L. Ringwalt, Judy Thorne, Louise Ann Rohrbach, Amy Vincus, Ashley Simons-Rudolph and Shelton Jones (Susan T. Ennett, 2003)[3]

The study compared current school practice against evidence-based standards for effective content and effective delivery, derived from the Tobler findings.

Encyclopaedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery

Gary L. Fisher, Nancy A. Roget (Gary L. Fisher, 2009)[4]

Split over 2 Volumes this book provides a comprehensive coverage of evidence based abuse prevention programs, policies and practices.

Works Cited

Botvin, G. J. (1986). Substance Abuse Prevention Research: Recent Developments and Future Directions. Journal of School Health, Vol 56 Issue 9 369-374.

Gary L. Fisher, N. A. (2009). Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery . London: Sage.

Hawkins, J. D., Catalano, R. F., & Miller, J. Y. (Jul 1992). Risk and protective factors for alcohol and other drug problems in adolescence and early adulthood: Implications for substance abuse prevention. Psychological Bulletin, Vol 112(1), 64-105.

Susan T. Ennett, C. L.-R. (2003). A Comparison of Current Practice in School-Based Substance Use Prevention Programs with Meta-Analysis Findings. Prevention Science, Volume 4, Number 1, 1-14,.

[1] Hawkins, J. D., Catalano, R. F., & Miller, J. Y. (Jul 1992). Risk and protective factors for alcohol and other drug problems in adolescence and early adulthood: Implications for substance abuse prevention. Psychological Bulletin, Vol 112(1), 64-105.

[2] Botvin, G. J. (1986). Substance Abuse Prevention Research: Recent Developments and Future Directions. Journal of School Health, Vol 56 Issue 9 369-374.

[3] Susan T. Ennett, C. L.-R. (2003). A Comparison of Current Practice in School-Based Substance Use Prevention Programs with Meta-Analysis Findings. Prevention Science, Volume 4, Number 1, 1-14,.

[4] Gary L. Fisher, N. A. (2009). Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery . London: Sage.