Drug Abuse Prevention, Second Edition fills an important niche in the prevention field. Many texts outline the various drugs and stop there; few focus on drug abuse prevention. This text is designed to provide more than just the facts about drugs; its goal is to teach students and practitioners the important concepts and skills needed in designing prevention programs, assessing the merits of prevention materials, interacting with community constituents with a stake in drug abuse prevention, participating in the formation of school and public policy regarding drug abuse, and evaluating the impact of drug abuse prevention programs.
Throughout the text, Richard Wilson and Cheryl Kolander place heavy emphasis on the role of teachers, parents, and the community in combating drug-related problems. The authors also take into consideration all the factors that affect drug use and abuse, including the characteristics of the individual and social environments. This classic public health approach will show teachers, guidance counselors, public health educators, and social workers how to plan and implement successful drug abuse prevention programs.
