Preventing new substance use behaviors in youth: evaluation of a two-year comprehensive program.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The Avenir Santé Association implemented a comprehensive prevention program targeting the consumption of the emerging psychoactive substances ecstasy (MDMA), cannabidiol (CBD), and nitrous oxide (N₂O).

Methods

The program was evaluated through four actions: (i) training for association workers (n = 84) (ii) on-site student party interventions (n = 248), (iii) social network-based prevention (n = 186), and (iv) provision of prevention tools for party organizers (n = 148).

Results

Results showed a significant increase in understanding of emerging substances among association workers, with a pre-training score of M = 15.76 (SD = 3.65) and a post-training score of M = 18.29 (SD = 2.50). Increased awareness

SUBMITTER: Zerhouni O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11258033 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature