Written by an outstanding group of experts in the field, this book explores current issues of drug use by young people. Beginning with a fascinating introduction on the history of drug use, the contributors then examine thoroughly the scope of the problem, discuss prevention and treatment initiatives, and also provide international perspectives.Written by an outstanding group of experts in the field, this book explores current issues of drug use by young people. Beginning with a fascinating introduction on the history of drug use, the contributors then examine thoroughly the scope of the problem, discuss prevention and treatment initiatives, and also provide international perspectives.Preface - Clyde B McCoy, Lisa R Metsch, and James A Inciardi PART ONE: THE SCOPE OF THE PROBLEM The Epidemiology of Drug Use among American Youth - Lana D Harrison and Anne E Pottieger Risk and Protective Factors for Drug Use - Judith S Brook and David W Brook Etiological Considerations Modeling Adolescent Health Behavior - Lilly M Langer The Preadult Health Decision-Making Model PART TWO: PREVENTION INITIATIVES Prevention Technologies for Drug-Involved Youth - Mario A Orlandi DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) - Richard R Clayton et al Very Popular but Not Very Effective Religious Belief and the Initiation and Prevention of Drug Use among Youth - Duane C McBride, Patricia B Mutch, and Dale D Chitwood PART THREE: TREATMENT INITIATIVES Juvenile Health Service Centers - Richard Dembo and James E Rivers An Exciting Opportunity to Intervene with Drug-Involved and Other High-Risk Youth Issues and Intervention - Sally J Stevens et al Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescents Using a Modified Therapeutic Community Model PART FOUR: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES Drug Use, HIV Risks, alҬ