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Peer reviewedSussman, Steve; And Others – Evaluation Review, 1997
Two studies of drug abuse prevention programs that rely at least in part on the "school-as-community" concept were conducted in urban high schools with high-risk students. Both studies support the feasibility of formalized groups of high-risk youths to promote drug-free events. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community, Drug Abuse, Group Membership
