The participation of parents in a prevention program has been found to help increase communication, alter students attitudes toward positive health practices, and is identified as a protective factor against substance abuse.

Supporting Citation:

Hawkins, J.D. et al. (1992). Risk and protective factors for alcohol and other drug problems in adolescence and early adulthood: Implications for substance abuse prevention. Psychological Bulletin, 112(1), 64-105

Nader, P.R. et al. (1996). The effect of adult participation in a school- based family intervention to improve children's diet and physical activity: The child and adolescent trial for cardiovascular health. Preventive Medicine 25(4), 455-464.

Pilgrim, Colleen et al. (1998). Implementation and impact of a family-based substance abuse prevention program in rural communities. Journal of Primary Prevention, 18(3), 341-361.

Werch, C.E. et al. (1991). Effects of a take-home drug prevention program on drug related communication and beliefs of parents and children. Journal of School Health, 61(8), 346-350.