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Topic |
Coping Skills |
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Program Summary |
Research shows that
the transition from high school to college, the military , or the workforce
can be a high risk time for young people. When young adults go on to college
or get married or enter the workforce, they face new risks from alcohol
and other drug abuse in their new adult environments. |
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Length |
14 min. |
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Recommended Age |
Grades 9 - 12 |
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Publication Date |
2003 |
| Teen Reviewer Comments | Acknowledges the fact that stress and relationships play a big part in the transition from high school to the adult world. |
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Risk Factors Addressed |
Early and persistent antisocial behavior; alienation and rebelliousness; friends who engage in the problem behavior, favorable attitudes toward the problem behavior. |
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Protective Factors Addressed |
Bonding to positive people and pursuits; healthy beliefs and clear standards; cognitive problem-solving skills; social skills. |
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Library Location |
Hudson, Mahopac, Town of Ulster |