Bridging the Gap between Substance Use Prevention Theory and Practice
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In theory, there is nothing so practical as a good theory. When it comes to substance use (su) there is no shortage of theories (Flay, Petraitis, & Miller, 1995). In fact, Lettieri, Sayers, and Pearson (1980) reviewed 43 different theories of su 20 years ago, and the list has grown measurably since then. Unfortunately, there is a gap between su theories and su prevention. Years of work developing and refining theories has rarely resulted in practical changes in how prevention programs are planned, implemented, or evaluated. This chapter examines different forms of su, different causes of su, and different approaches to su prevention. It offers one theory of su prevention as an example of the practical applications of theory and goes on to discuss how theory has gained prominence historically and how theory can become even more important in su prevention.
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