This article provides results of an evaluation of the effectiveness of a multifaceted drug prevention program for high-risk elementary and younger junior high school students. Participants were selected for the program by public school teachers and guidance counselors. These students participated in a series of meetings where they practiced skills to help them effectively handle pressures to use drugs. Researchers evaluated changes in participants' levels of knowledge about drugs, attitudes about drug use, and self-concept. Results indicate that young high-risk students will benefit from multifaceted drug prevention programs that teach life skills.
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