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And many simply haven't been scientifically studied, says Liz Robertson, chief of prevention for the National Institute on Drug Abuse's research branch.
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The widespread Reconnecting Youth program initially proved effective, but failed to produce positive results in two independently replicated studies, says Robertson.In fact, many of those on the approved lists haven't been studied as stringently as Robertson would like.
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When you give kids the true perspective, that not everyone is doing it, they don't feel as much pressure to try, Robertson says.
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"The harm is that kids don't need these messages yet, and by making them too simplistic, they will dismiss them when they're older and do need this message," Robertson says.She adds that these programs make kids who have never considered using drugs see themselves as potential drug users.
"We know that making kids more aware can be dangerous, especially if these are high-sensation-seeking kids," she says.
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But to get the right program, school officials need to first know what their school needs, says Robertson.
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"Many teachers take a curriculum and teach only parts of it - or teach it the way they want - and the program doesn't work," Robertson says.
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