nd eschew the use of fear to achieve compliance (Carroll, 1986, 170-172).
One example of a successful secondary prevention program based in a school is the Lincoln School's, in Pennsylvania, program. The program is a day treatment center for adolescents with drug abuse problems. It provides counseling, therapy, helps students recognize substance abuse and gives them information concerning how to receive help for their problems. It also focuses on the underlying causes of substance abuse such as poor self esteem and family relationships (Carroll, 1986, 173-174).
Primary prevention programs are also another effective way to address the problem of drug abuse. These programs tap into the root causes of problematic adolescent developments such as self esteem, competency, negative peer pressure, the recognition and expression of emotions, stress management and the need for positive role m
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