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International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction
Published in: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction 5/2017

01-10-2017 | Brief Report

Regional Social and Community Development: Substance Use Patterns and Prevention Needs Among Model College Program “Change Agents”

Authors: Vered Yeflach Wishkerman, Richard Isralowitz, Alexander Reznik

Published in: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction | Issue 5/2017

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Abstract

This study examined the substance use patterns of older, experienced adults accepted for college education to be change agents for social and community development in the southern region of Israel. Older and experienced “role model” students (n = 66) and younger regular college education students (n = 304) were compared to determine if type of academic program and gender were related to tobacco, alcohol, cannabis and prescription drug use. Academic program and gender statuses were found related to substance use and problem behavior. The present study findings contribute to understanding the background characteristics of adults being developed through higher education as change agents for social and community development. Also, the findings have policy and program implications for education curriculum development and intervention efforts geared to the health and well-being of college students who will be teachers and “role models” for underserved children and youth.
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Metadata
Title
Regional Social and Community Development: Substance Use Patterns and Prevention Needs Among Model College Program “Change Agents”
Authors
Vered Yeflach Wishkerman
Richard Isralowitz
Alexander Reznik
Publication date
01-10-2017
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction / Issue 5/2017
Print ISSN: 1557-1874
Electronic ISSN: 1557-1882
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-017-9729-z

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