Developing Theory-Based Substance Abuse Prevention Programs for Young Adolescent Girls

Considerable progress has been made in prevention science, and since reaching a high in the late 1970s and early 1980s, overall substance use has declined in the United States. However, for some populations and substances, smaller declines or even increased use has been observed. Notably, the tradit...

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Published in:The Journal of early adolescence 2001-08, Vol.21 (3), p.256-293
Main Authors: Amaro, Hortensia, Blake, Susan M., Schwartz, Pamela M., Flinchbaugh, Laura J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent Attitudes
Adolescent Behavior
Adolescents
Alcohol Abuse
At Risk Persons
Drinking
Drug prevention
Drug Use
Early Identification
Females
Gender
Gender Issues
Girls
Marijuana
Narcotics
Prevention
Risk
Risk Assessment
Risk Taking Behavior
Sex Differences
Substance Abuse
Substance abuse treatment
Teenagers
Theory
Tobacco
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Summary:Considerable progress has been made in prevention science, and since reaching a high in the late 1970s and early 1980s, overall substance use has declined in the United States. However, for some populations and substances, smaller declines or even increased use has been observed. Notably, the traditional gender gap in substance use has decreased substantially, and it has disappeared completely for some substances, especially among younger cohorts. This article was written to integrate existing evidence on the relevance of gender for substance use prevention research and to move the field forward by suggesting theoretical models that might inform future prevention research with girls. This article reviews the following: (a) trends in substance use, (b) gender differences in risk factors, and (c) theoretical models deemed relevant to substance use prevention among girls. Finally, recommendations regarding needed research and prevention strategies that take gender, race, and ethnicity into account are provided.
ISSN:0272-4316
1552-5449
DOI:10.1177/0272431601021003002