Alcohol Risk Reduction for Fraternity and Sorority Members.(ST)

From: Journal of Studies on Alcohol | Date: July 1, 1999| Author: Harrington, Nancy Grant; Brigham, Nancy L.; Clayton, Richard R. | Copyright information

Objective: The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of "Talking about Alcohol and Drugs ... Among Greeks" (TAAD), a lifestyle risk reduction program that is research- and theory-based, protocol-driven, and targeted for fraternity and sorority members. Method: One fraternity and two sororities on five campuses participated in the program. A total of 780 participants completed pre-and posttest questionnaires. Posttest data were collected 1 academic year after prete...

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