Meta-analysis of 143 adolescent drug prevention programs: Quantitative outcome results of program participants compared to a control or comparison group

Journal of Drug Issues

Volumn 16, Issue 4, 1986, Pages 537-567

  Tobler, Nancy S ^a  

^a St Anne Institute   (United States)

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EID: 84970104554     PISSN: 00220426     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/002204268601600405     Document Type: Article

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