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The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMSHA's) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) is the lead Federal agency in developing policies, programs, and services to prevent the onset of illegal drug use, particularly adolescent substance abuse. The following document summarizes the major findings of the National Cross-Site Evaluation of High-Risk Programs, which highlights the effectiveness of prevention programs and practice, and identifies critical targets for strengthening protective factors in youth at high risk for substance abuse.

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• Overview
• Major Findings #1: Substance Abuse Prevention Programs Reduce Rates of Substance Use
• Major Findings #2: Youth Already Using Cigarettes, Alcohol, and Marijuana Significantly Reduced Their Use of Substances After Joining a Prevention Program
• Major Findings #3: Gender Plays an Important Role in Risk, Protection, and Substance Use
• Major Findings #4: Family, Peers, School, and Community Can Protect Against Substance Abuse
• Major Findings #5: Science-Based Program Components Produce Consistent and Lasting Reductions in Substance Use
• Major Findings #6: Communities With More Opportunities for Participation in Prevention Positively Impact Substance Use by Youth
• Monograph Series No. 1: Preventing Substance Abuse: Major Findings from the National Cross-Site Evaluation of High-Risk Programs
• Monograph Series No. 2: Understanding Risk, Protection, and Substance Use Among High-Risk Youth
• Monograph Series No. 3: Findings on Designing and Implementing Effective Prevention Programs for Youth at High Risk
• Monograph Series No. 4: Making Prevention Effective for Adolescent Boys and Girls: Gender Differences in Substance Use and Prevention

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• Overview
• Major Findings #1: Substance Abuse Prevention Programs Reduce Rates of Substance Use
• Major Findings #2: Youth Already Using Cigarettes, Alcohol, and Marijuana Significantly Reduced Their Use of Substances After Joining a Prevention Program
• Major Findings #3: Gender Plays an Important Role in Risk, Protection, and Substance Use
• Major Findings #4: Family, Peers, School, and Community Can Protect Against Substance Abuse
• Major Findings #5: Science-Based Program Components Produce Consistent and Lasting Reductions in Substance Use
• Major Findings #6: Communities With More Opportunities for Participation in Prevention Positively Impact Substance Use by Youth
• Monograph Series No. 1: Preventing Substance Abuse: Major Findings from the National Cross-Site Evaluation of High-Risk Programs
• Monograph Series No. 2: Understanding Risk, Protection, and Substance Use Among High-Risk Youth
• Monograph Series No. 3: Findings on Designing and Implementing Effective Prevention Programs for Youth at High Risk
• Monograph Series No. 4: Making Prevention Effective for Adolescent Boys and Girls: Gender Differences in Substance Use and Prevention

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