Practice Profile: Mass Media Campaigns to Prevent Illicit Drug Use of Youth

Evidence Rating for Outcomes

Drugs & Substance Abuse | Multiple substances

Juvenile Problem & At-Risk Behaviors | Intentions to use drugs

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These antidrug mass media campaigns concentrate on preventing, reducing, or stopping the illicit drug use of young people (which generally includes individuals 26 and younger), because initiation of substance use typically begins during adolescence or young adulthood. The practice is rated Ineffective on illicit drug use and intentions to use drugs.

Date Created: July 17, 2024
Practice Snapshot

Age: 10 - 19

Gender: Male, Female

Race/Ethnicity: White, Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander

Setting (Delivery): Other Community Setting

Practice Type: Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Community Awareness/Mobilization

Unit of Analysis: Persons