• J Sch Health · Nov 2014

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    Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug misuse prevention and cessation programming for alternative high school youth: a review.

    • Steve Sussman, Bridget Arriaza, and Timothy J Grigsby.
    • Preventive Medicine, Psychology, and Social Work, Institute for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research, University of Southern California Soto Street Building, 2001 North Soto Street, Room 302A, Los Angeles, CA 90032. ssussma@usc.edu.
    • J Sch Health. 2014 Nov 1; 84 (11): 748-58.

    BackgroundRelative to youth in regular high schools, alternative high school (AHS) youth are at high risk for alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) misuse. Prevention and cessation efforts are needed for this population.MethodsA systematic, exhaustive literature search was completed to identify ATOD misuse prevention and cessation research studies with AHS youth.ResultsFor the AHS population, 23 ATOD misuse prevention or cessation program evaluations were located. This review indicated that successful efforts have focused on instruction in motivation enhancement, life coping skills, and decision making.ConclusionsAlcohol, tobacco, and other drug misuse prevention and cessation programming for AHSs is effective, delivered in the classroom or as a school-based clinic. There is little evidence, though, that this programming is effective when delivered through other modalities such as via computer or bridging beyond the school setting. More research and application of evidence-based programming are recommended for youth in AHS settings.© 2014, American School Health Association.

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