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Prevention Research

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Lessons from Prevention Research (DrugFacts)

Published Feb 2004. Revised Aug 2011.
Describes principles important to consider when developing drug abuse prevention programs and discusses issues relevant for family, school, and community settings. En Español

Volume 6, Number 1 (Addiction Science & Clinical Practice)

Published Jul 2011.
Presents current knowledge on a variety of addiction issues, including nicotine’s affects on brain function; inhalant abuse; genetically-based research and treatment; maternal tobacco use and its effects on children; and a behavior game for young children.

Community Monitoring Systems: Tracking and Improving the Well-Being of America's Children and Adolescents

Published Sep 2007.
Describes community systems that monitor the well-being of children and adolescents and lists recommendations that define the next steps for creating and mentoring effective community monitoring systems.

Drug Abuse Prevention (Topics in Brief)

Revised Mar 2007.
Describes the research underway to better understand and tailor prevention efforts for drug abuse and addiction.

Preventing Drug Abuse among Children and Adolescents (In Brief)

Published Jan 1997. Revised Oct 2003.
Presents research-based drug abuse prevention principles, an overview of program planning, and critical first steps for those learning about prevention. En Español

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Drugs, Brains, and Behavior - The Science of Addiction

As a result of scientific research, we know that addiction is a disease that affects both brain and behavior.