Contents: Series Editor's Foreword. Preface. Drug Use in the United States: A Communication Perspective. Adolescent Relationships and Drug Use: Family and Peer Influences. The Social Processes of Drug Resistance in a Relational Context. Metaphor, Culture, and Action: The Symbolic Construction of Adolescent Drug Use. A Narrative and Relational Approach to Drug Prevention in the Drug Resistance Strategies Project. Conclusions. Appendices: Methods. Decision-Making Questionnaire. Formula for Determining Risk Factors. Development and Implementation of a Peer-Based Prevention Program. Killing Time. Discussion Guide. Perception of Performance Scale.