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Childhood and chemical abuse: Prevention and intervention Stephanie Griswold-Ezekoye, Karol L. Kumpfer and William J. Bukoski, Editors The articles in this anthology address the relationships between chemical dependency, children, and youth, suggesting that prevention efforts focus on the root social and biological causes of ATOD problems. DeMarsh and Kumpfer state that genetic and environmental transmission of familial chemical dependency must be understood to prevent drug use by children at an early age. Living within a family structure affected by substance abuse has a social and biological impact on children. Drug-abusing parents often consider children, little adults and are unaware of their developmental needs. Concerns for the child in such a household are the emotional and social isolation of the child, the stress level, and rigid family roles. Hawkins, Lishner, Catalano, and Howard look at the risk factors in early childhood that may contribute to ATOD abuse in adolescence. These include parental attitudes toward ATOD, the child's immediate environment, and peer influence on behavior. Other articles evaluate school-based and family-oriented prevention and intervention strategies. Wallack's article argues that mass media and comprehensive community involvement also are important adjuncts to school-based approaches. He explores multicultural and youth-oriented models. Future trends and options include stressing health awareness, using natural, enduring prevention methods, and specifying prevention audiences.
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Disclaimer Free To Grow is a national program supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with direction and technical assistance provided by the Mailman School of Public Health of Columbia University. |