Routledge Drug Free Youth: A Compendium for Prevention Specialists

Drug Free Youth: A Compendium for Prevention Specialists offers a comprehensive look at substance abuse prevention strategies. Published by Routledge as part of the Garland Reference Library of Social Science, this text addresses the universal need to protect young people from the use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs including marijuana, cocaine, and heroin. The content is based on extensive research conducted between 1990 and 1994 by a team of researchers and clinical practitioners from Fordham University's Graduate School of Social Service. With funding from the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services, the team spent three and a half years reviewing literature from the two decades prior to the study. This compendium provides a detailed review of the content and outcomes found in existing research. It serves as a valuable resource for professionals working in clinical psychology and social services who need to understand the historical and contemporary landscape of youth prevention efforts.