EFFECTS OF A COMMUNITY-BASED PREVENTION PROGRAM ON DECREASING DRUG-USE IN HIGH-RISK ADOLESCENTS

Objectives. This study investigated the secondary prevention effects o f a substance abuse primary prevention program. Methods. Logistic regr ession analyses were conducted an 4 waves of follow-up data from sixth - and seventh-grade baseline users of cigarettes, alcohol, and marijua na taking part in a school-based program in Indianapolis. Results. The program demonstrated significant reductions in cigarette use at the i nitial follow-up (6 months) and alcohol use at the first 2 follow-ups (up to 1.5 years). Models considering repeated measures also showed ef fects on all 3 substances. Conclusions. Primary prevention programs ar e able to reach and influence high-risk adolescents in a non-stigmatiz ing manner.