Etiology and Secondary Prevention of Alcohol Problems With Young Adults (From Addictive Behaviors Across the Life Span: Prevention, Treatment, and Policy Issues, P 111-137, 1993, John S Baer, et al, eds. -- See NCJ-159643)

• NCJ Number: 159645
• Author(s): J S Baer
• Date Published: 1993
• Length: 27 pages
• Grant Number(s): 5 R37 AA05591; 1 RO1 AA08632
• Sponsoring Agency: US Dept of Health and Human Services
• Sale Source: Sage Publications, Inc
• Publication Type: Program/Project Evaluation
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

The consumption of alcohol by young people constitutes a significant social problem, especially since date rape, vandalism, relationship difficulties, academic failure, and driving while intoxication are frequently associated with alcohol use.

Abstract

Because of the growing problem of juvenile alcohol abuse, a model of secondary prevention is described. Secondary prevention is defined as the provision of early programming for those most at risk or those who show early or prodromal signs of a disorder. The secondary prevention approach is recommended over primary and tertiary approaches because it provides a flexible and individualized approach to a complex and multidetermined problem. Patterns in juvenile alcohol consumption are reviewed, and developmental and environmental factors associated with drinking by young people are examined. The High Risk Drinkers Project at the University of Washington is detailed, a project designed to test the effectiveness of an integrated approach to early intervention with college students. Future directions for intervention and research are offered to identify and stop young people who are prone to alcohol abuse. 67 references, 1 table, and 4 figures