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Original Articles

The Impact of Education and School-Based Counseling on Children's and Adolescents' Views of Substance Abuse

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Pages 16-23 | Published online: 02 Jan 2009
 

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate if a school-based education and counseling program (Life Skills Training Program) would have an impact on school-aged children/adolescents' views of substance abuse. The study also investigated the degree and direction of change. Participants were 338 elementary or middle-school students in the metro Houston, Texas, area. Results indicated that preexisting views significantly differed from post-intervention views, and that the Life Skills Training Program provided participants with a more accurate view of substance abuse. Findings support formulated hypotheses and effectiveness of the Life Skills Training Program with the sampled population.

Acknowledgments

The authors would like to thank and acknowledge the PVAMU College of Juvenile Justice & Psychology for grant/monetary support received Fall 2005 in the amount of $20,000, and Family Services of Greater Houston for collaborative efforts.

Notes

*Statistically insignificant, p ≥ .10.

a N = 338.

b N = 206.

a N = 338.

b N = 206.

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Notes on contributors

Shawanda W. Anderson

Dr. Shawanda W. Anderson, PhD, is a Clinical Neuropsychologist conducting research in social skills training, cognitive remediation, TBI rehabilitation, and stroke prevention.

Paula A. Moore

Dr. Paula A. Moore, PsyD, is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in PTSD in children/adolescents, and developmental disorders. Both are Assistant Professors in the Graduate Department of Psychology at Prairie View A&M University.

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