Parent-Centered Intervention: A Practical Approach for Preventing Drug Abuse in Hispanic Adolescents  

Oleh:

Tapia, Maria I. ; Schwartz, Seth J. ; Prado, Guillermo ; Lopez, Barbara ; Pantin, Hilda

Jenis: Article from Journal - e-Journal
Dalam koleksi: Research on Social Work Practice vol. 16 no. 2 (Mar. 2006), page 146-165.
Topik: drug use; prevention; parent-centered intervention; Hispanic; adolescent; immigrant
Fulltext: 146.pdf (164.31KB)

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Objective: The objective of the present article is to review and discuss Familias Unidas, an empirically supported, family-based, culturally specific drug abuse and HIV prevention intervention for Hispanic immigrant adolescents and their families. Method: The authors focus on engagement and retention as well as on intervention delivery. Conclusions: The present article serves as a guide for social workers and mental health practitioners in carrying out effective family-based adolescent substance use and HIV preventive interventions. Recommendations for and challenges to implementing the intervention in practice-based settings are discussed.

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