To evaluate the effectiveness of a program for the prevention of the consumption of psychoactive substances (cigarettes, alcohol and marijuana) Mantente REAL, in adolescents between 10-14 years old in official educational institutions in the city of Cartagena, Colombia
Substance Use Prevention
Research theme used for projects
Sharp increases in substance use rates among youth in Mexico are a major concern in both Mexico and the US, and the US-Mexico border region has one of the highest drug use rates among youth. This collaboration will advance prevention science by better understanding how culturally influenced gender norms affect substance use offers, attitudes, and behaviors, as well as the success of universal prevention programs along the US Mexico border.
In collaboration with the University of Guadalajara and the Instituto Mexicano de Seguro Social in Jalisco (IMSS), Mexico, GCAHR conducted a pilot study to test the feasibility of implementing keepin’ it REAL in Mexico.
In collaboration with the African Institute for Children Studies in Nairobi, Kenya, GCAHR and the Center for Child Wellbeing facilitated a community needs assessment and efficacy trial of the keepin’ it REAL prevention program for middle school students.