A public health nurse is working with a local school to implement programs for the prevention of drug and alcohol use disorder. The nurse should identify which of the following interventions is an effective strategy for preventing drug and alcohol use disorder in children?

A. Education and interventions in high school during early adolescence when children are more susceptible to peer influence: Waiting until early adolescence may miss critical formative years when behaviors are more easily influenced. B. Education and interventions early in childhood when children are more inclined to change: Early intervention is effective because children at this stage are forming habits and values, making it easier to instill healthy behaviors. Early interventions can shape their attitudes and understanding about the risks associated with drug and alcohol use before they are exposed to peer pressure and high-risk situations. C. Education and interventions in middle school when children are learning about health and nutrition: Middle school interventions are beneficial but may come too late for some children who have already been exposed to risky behaviors. D. Education and interventions in high school during late adolescence when children are more likely to engage in high-risk behaviors: This approach may be too late to prevent substance use for many children already engaging in risky behaviors.