PRIMARY STUDY

Universal Internet-based prevention for alcohol and cannabis use reduces truancy, psychological distress and moral disengagement: a cluster randomised controlled trial

Key Findings:  Students who received preventive intervention had a significant reduction in truancy, psychological distress, and moral disengagement, and may also prevent alcohol and cannabis use by reducing associated risk factors of both.

Type of Study:  Clinical Trial

Study Sample Size:  764

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  Australia

Year of Pub:  2014


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabinoid (unspecified)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable




Citation:  Newton NC, et al. Universal Internet-based prevention for alcohol and cannabis use reduces truancy, psychological distress and moral disengagement: a cluster randomised controlled trial. Prev Med. 2014; 65:109-15. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.05.003

Authors:  Newton NC, Andrews G, Champion KE, Teesson M