Evaluations of individual-focused approaches to drug prevention programs have found that:

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Evaluations have consistently shown that individual-focused approaches alone are largely ineffective in preventing or reducing drug use among adolescents. Such approaches may include lectures, informational pamphlets, or motivational interviewing with a therapist. However, when combined with other approaches such as family-based or community-based interventions, the effectiveness of individual-focused approaches can be enhanced.

Evaluations of Individual-Focused Approaches to Drug Prevention Programs Have Found