This study reports findings from a meta-analysis summarizing the effectiveness of brief
alcohol interventions for adolescents (age 11–18) and young adults (age 19–30). We …

Background Drug addiction is a chronic, relapsing disease. Primary interventions should
aim to reduce first use or to prevent the transition from experimental use to addiction. School …

We systematically searched 9 biomedical and social science databases (1980–2012) for
primary and secondary interventions that prevented or reduced 2 or more adolescent health …

Background Engagement in multiple risk behaviours can have adverse consequences for
health during childhood, during adolescence, and later in life, yet little is known about the …

Aims: Alcohol misuse by young people causes significant health and social harm, including
death and disability. Therefore, prevention of youth alcohol misuse is a policy aim in many …

To conduct a meta-analysis summarizing the effectiveness of school-based brief alcohol
interventions (BAIs) among adolescents and to examine possible iatrogenic effects due to …

Issues. To reduce the occurrence and costs related to substance use and associated harms
it is important to intervene early. Although a number of international school‐based …

People aspire to be healthy but often fall short of this goal. Poor health is associated with
macro‐level factors—social stratification and low socioeconomic position, including low …

Background Alcohol misuse in young people is a cause of concern for health services,
policy makers, prevention workers, and criminal justice system, youth workers, teachers, and …

A systematic review of primary prevention was conducted for cannabis use outcomes in
youth and young adults. The aim of the review was to develop a comprehensive …