Primary and secondary prevention strategies against illicit drug use among adults aged 18–25: a narrative review

Objectives: We reviewed the literature for preventive programs against illicit drug use that specifically target adults aged 18–25 (i.e. emerging adults). Methods: Narrative review of preventive programs that have a high strength of recommendation according to the US Preventive Services Task Force (...

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Published in:Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists 2020-02, Vol.28 (1), p.84-90
Main Authors: Singh, Shalini, Balhara, Yatan Pal Singh, Gupta, Prashant, Christodoulou, Nikos G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Female
Humans
Male
Primary Prevention - methods
Secondary Prevention - methods
Substance-Related Disorders - prevention & control
Young Adult
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Summary:Objectives: We reviewed the literature for preventive programs against illicit drug use that specifically target adults aged 18–25 (i.e. emerging adults). Methods: Narrative review of preventive programs that have a high strength of recommendation according to the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) grading system. Results: Prevention programs that met the criteria are school and college based, family-based, community based, peer-led, workplace-based, and technology-based interventions. They target the known modifiable risk factors associated with illicit drug use among adolescents and young adults. Conclusion: The preventive programs we reviewed are utilizing evidence-based strategies for the prevention of illicit drug use. Further research is needed to formulate new and effective preventive strategies for the reduction of illicit drug use by emerging adults.
ISSN:1039-8562
1440-1665
DOI:10.1177/1039856219875048