By Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

References: This section lists numerous studies and reports related to adolescent substance use, risk factors, and protective measures. It includes works by Jessor, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the World Health Organization (WHO), and others.

Focus Areas: The references cover various topics such as community psychiatry, correctional boot camps, life skills approaches, and traditional therapies.

Research and Guidelines: Many references are linked to guidelines and evaluations from international organizations like WHO and the United Nations, focusing on treatment and prevention strategies for substance use disorders.

United Nations, 2003, 57

Compiled by Sara Lake

Focus on Youth: The guide primarily addresses drug and alcohol abuse among elementary and secondary school students in the United States, highlighting the impact on youth and the role of schools.

Comprehensive Coverage: It includes various aspects of drug abuse such as societal impact, medical research, rehabilitation methods, legislation, and educational approaches.

Educational Resources: The guide provides extensive references and resources for drug education, including program descriptions, instructional materials, and inservice training for educators..

Research and Reports: It cites numerous studies and reports on drug usage patterns, attitudes, and correlations with other behaviors, focusing on different populations and cross-cultural comparisons.

Oryx Press, 1980, 79 pages