SynthesisFrontiers in psychology2025
Selective prevention programs for substance and behavioral addictions in adolescents: a systematic review.
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- Review of the Characteristics of School-Based Integrated Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention Programs for Adolescents Evaluated Through Clinical Trials Between 2016 and 2026.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Proposal of a Conceptual Framework on Barriers to Addiction Prevention and Their Potential Contribution to Prevention Failure.Journal of prevention (2022) · 2026Article
- School-Based Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention Strategies: A Scoping Review and the Missing Role of School Nurses.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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Abstract
Justification: Selective prevention of substance use among adolescents and young people is a key strategy for reducing risks in vulnerable populations. However, there is a notable lack of systematization and scientific validation of the programs implemented in this field. The aim of this systematic review was to identify existing selective prevention programs, describe their main characteristics, and assess their effectiveness based on the available evidence. Method: A comprehensive search was conducted in scientific databases (Web of Science, PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Cochrane Library) and in best practice repositories (Xchange, EDDRA, Portal BBPP Adicciones), following PRISMA criteria and using the MMAT tool for methodological quality assessment. The review was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024555838). Results: A total of 20 studies were included, analyzing 24 programs, of which only a portion showed robust evidence according to criteria adapted from the GRADE system. Conclusions: The findings reveal a gap between practical implementation and empirical research, as many programs lack evaluation of their effectiveness through empirical studies. There is a pressing need to develop rigorously evaluated selective interventions, tailored to sociocultural contexts and aligned with clear quality standards.
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