Schools test new program to stop teens from misusing prescription drugs

NCT ID NCT03219190

Summary

This study tested a new school program designed to prevent high school students from misusing prescription drugs like painkillers, sedatives, and stimulants. Over 1,800 students participated in the program, which taught life skills like refusal techniques and managing anxiety. Researchers measured whether the program changed students' drug use, intentions to use drugs, and their perception of the risks involved.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Health Promotion Associates, Inc.

    White Plains, New York, 10604, United States

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