Children and Adolescents

News – Discusses the research focus and accomplishments of the first U.S.–Mexico Drug Abuse Prevention Research Fellow, Dr. Argentina Servin.

News – A drug abuse prevention program for young children has been honored by an international prevention organization for its effectiveness, international track record, and potential for adaptation and piloting in additional countries.

News – Summarizes the research activities to be undertaken by senior prevention scientists, including program evaluation; comparative implementation studies; and a multinational, longitudinal study of problem behaviors in adolescents.

News – Announces the 2012 meeting of the International Women’s and Children’s Health and Gender Working Group.

News – Researchers met in Mexico to discuss family-based drug abuse prevention programs and a training model for positive parenting practices.

News – This conference will bring together expert researchers and clinical providers passionate and committed to improving the lives of women and children. Includes agenda highlights.

News – International scientists, policymakers, and community representatives gathered to share knowledge about drug abuse prevention strategies and interventions.

News – INVEST-CTN fellow investigated brief strategic family therapy with the intent to develop a pilot project testing the effectiveness of the intervention in Columbia.