Introduction

Preface

Prevention Principles

Risk Factors and Protective Factors

• What are risk factors and protective factors?
  
• What are the early signs of risk that may predict later drug abuse?
  
• What are the highest risk periods for drug abuse among youth?
  
• When and how does drug abuse start and progress?
  

Planning for Drug Abuse Prevention in the Community

• How can the community develop a plan for research-based prevention?
  
• How can the community use the prevention principles in prevention planning?
  
• How can the community assess the level of risk for drug abuse?
  
• Is the community ready for prevention?
  
• How can the community be motivated to implement research-based prevention programs?
  
• How can the community assess the effectiveness of current prevention efforts?
  

Applying Prevention Principles to Drug Abuse Prevention Programs

• How are risk and protective factors addressed in prevention programs?
  
• What are the core elements of effective research-based prevention programs?
  
• How can the community implement and sustain effective prevention programs?
  
• How can the community evaluate the impact of its program on drug abuse?
  
• What are the cost-benefits of community prevention programs?
  

Examples of Research-Based Drug Abuse Prevention Programs

• Universal Programs
  
• Selective Programs
  
• Indicated Programs
  
• Tiered Programs
  

Selected Resources and References

• Selected Resources
  
• Selected References
  

Acknowledgments