School program targets teen personalities to curb drug use
NCT ID NCT01655615
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a school-based program called Preventure in 3,900 Canadian teens. The program targets four personality traits linked to substance misuse, aiming to delay or prevent alcohol and drug use. Researchers also measured whether delaying substance use helps protect cognitive development during adolescence.
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CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center
Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1C5, Canada
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