Performance: Using Performance for Substance Abuse Prevention

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

United Nations, Corporate Author.

Contributor:

United Nations, Contributor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Substance abuse--Prevention.

Substance abuse.

Performing arts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (30 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : United Nations Publications July 2009 La Vergne : MyiLibrary [Distributor]

[Place of publication not identified] United Nations Publications 2005

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This publication by the United Nations Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention explores the use of performance arts as a tool for substance abuse prevention among youth. It provides guidelines and principles derived from the experiences of global youth groups involved in such initiatives, emphasizing the role of creative expression in building resilience and reducing risk factors associated with drug abuse. The book highlights both the product and process aspects of performance, illustrating how activities like dance, drama, music, and other expressive art forms positively impact participants and audiences. It includes practical advice, testimonials, and resources for implementing performance-based prevention programs. Intended for youth organizations and practitioners, the book aims to foster community engagement and empower young people by integrating creativity into substance abuse prevention strategies. Generated by AI.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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ISBN:

1-280-14281-2

9786610142811

1-4175-4795-2

OCLC:

1007049664