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Jacobs, Wura; Barry, Adam E.; Merianos, Ashley L.; Becker, Kelsi J.; Valente, Thomas W. – Journal of School Health, 2020
Background: Compared to other racial groups, Hispanic/Latino(a) adolescents experience higher rates of alcohol (ab)use and alcohol-related problems. Evidence suggests there are gender differences in alcohol use patterns indicating the likelihood of gender differences in how various determinants influence alcohol use among the genders. Assessing…
Descriptors: Drinking, Hispanic American Students, Gender Differences, Alcohol Abuse
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Garrett, Brady A.; Komro, Kelli A.; Merlo, Lisa J.; Livingston, Bethany J.; Rentmeester, Shelby; Tobler, Amy; Livingston, Melvin D.; Kominsky, Terrence K. – Journal of School Health, 2019
Background: There is growing optimism regarding the use of screening and brief intervention (SBI) to identify and reduce risk behaviors during adolescence. However, understanding successful SBI implementation remains unclear. We previously reported the effects of CONNECT, a school-based SBI, on reducing the primary outcome, the rate of monthly…
Descriptors: Screening Tests, Intervention, Risk Management, At Risk Students
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Sussman, Steve; Arriaza, Bridget; Grigsby, Timothy J. – Journal of School Health, 2014
Background: Relative to youth in regular high schools, alternative high school (AHS) youth are at high risk for alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) misuse. Prevention and cessation efforts are needed for this population. Methods: A systematic, exhaustive literature search was completed to identify ATOD misuse prevention and cessation research…
Descriptors: Nontraditional Education, High School Students, At Risk Persons, Alcohol Abuse
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Eaton, Danice K.; Forthofer, Melinda S.; Zapata, Lauren B.; Brown, Kelli R. McCormack; Bryant, Carol A.; Reynolds, Sherri T.; McDermott, Robert J. – Journal of School Health, 2004
Alcohol consumption by youth can produce negative health outcomes. This study identified correlates of lifetime alcohol use, recent alcohol use, and binge drinking among youth in sixth through 10th grade (n = 2,004) in Sarasota County, Fla. Results from a closed-ended, quantitative survey acknowledged a range of personal, social and environmental…
Descriptors: Environmental Influences, Drinking, Early Adolescents, Adolescents
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Green, Jennifer H. – Journal of School Health, 2007
Background: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) affect a significant number of children in this country. This article addresses diagnostic issues related to fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and other alcohol-related disabilities, discusses associated features and behaviors of FASD, and introduces interventions to support children with FASD in…
Descriptors: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Congenital Impairments, Clinical Diagnosis, Alcohol Abuse