In recent years, peer education programs (PEPs) have put this effect to use in a positive way
by providing peers that constitute positive role models for each other. Accordingly, this study …

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the effect of the “Peer Education Program in
Prevention of Addiction” on high-school students' knowledge of addiction and perceived self …

Objective To test whether a social network tailored substance abuse prevention program
can reduce substance use among high‐risk adolescents without creating deviancy training …

Background: Previous research has consistently shown the negative impact that peers can
have on adolescent substance use patterns. Few studies have examined the positive …

The use of peer leaders as facilitators for smoking and alcohol abuse prevention with
adolescents is one component of recently successful programs. Peer leaders are unique in …

Abstract Purpose of Review Peers play an important role in the initiation and progression of
substance use during adolescence. Consideration of peer influences is therefore a …

Peer‐led drug prevention programs for middle school youth are reviewed as to whether or
not they are a vital resource in an overall effort to minimize the use of alcohol, tobacco, and …

BACKGROUND Eggert and Nicholas (1984) theoretically specified and implemented a
school-based drug abuse prevention model based on a social network support perspective …

Purpose of this study is to evaluate the extent to which participation in a peer-led
educational program about substance abuse produces changes in knowledge and attitudes …

Peer educators (PEs) have a significant role in providing education on various health issues
like smoking, alcohol, and other substance use. This study aimed to determine the …