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  • Title: Continuation high schools: youth at risk for drug abuse.
    Author: Sussman S, Stacy AW, Dent CW, Simon TR, Galaif ER, Moss MA, Craig S, Johnson CA.
    Journal: J Drug Educ; 1995; 25(3):191-209. PubMed ID: 7500223.
    Abstract:
    Students at alternative high schools may be at substantial risk for drug abuse. The present article provides a general overview of the drug use-related context of continuation high schools in southern California. A total of 144 students and ninety-six staff were interviewed from twenty continuation high schools. The interview data revealed that continuation school students show high levels of substance use. However, only 20 percent of the students report that they received any drug abuse prevention programming. Also, students at continuation high schools aspired to a productive life after high school including continued education. Thus, these youth may still be amenable to preventive educational interventions which deter them from drug use and help them to fulfill their future goals.
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