Drug Abuse Prevention Among Girls Through a Mother-Daughter Intervention

Drug Abuse Prevention Among Girls Through a Mother-Daughter Intervention

The purpose of this study is to determine a computer- and family-based drug abuse prevention program is able to reduce drug use among early adolescent girls.

This study longitudinally tested a computerized, parent-involvement substance abuse prevention program for adolescent girls and their mothers. The prevention program aimed to strengthen and sustain the mother-daughter bond while equipping girls with the necessary information and skills to increase protective factors and reduce risk factors associated with tobacco, alcohol, and other harmful substance use.

Inclusion Criteria:

• English-speaking New York City (NYC) area girls
• Ages 11 - 13 years
• Must have private access to a computer with high-speed connectivity

Exclusion Criteria:

• Non-English-speaking girls who do not live in the NYC area
• Younger than 11 or older than 13 years of age
• Those who lack of private access to a computer with high-speed connectivity