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Substances, Adult

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This entry presents approaches for preventing alcohol and drug problems among adults. After relevant terms are defined and selected theories reviewed, evidence-based research is reported to synthesize approaches for adult prevention. Finally, five conditions are presented to personalize adult prevention within a Lifestyle Risk Reduction approach.

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  1. Ray Daugherty
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Daugherty, R., Leukefeld, C. (2003). Substances, Adult. In: Gullotta, T.P., et al. Encyclopedia of Primary Prevention and Health Promotion. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-0195-4_158

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