| Theorya | Variable | Description | % |
| 1, 2, 3, 4 | Knowledge | General information about PDA | 88.04 |
| 1, 2, 3, 4 | Perceived benefits | Information about the benefits of not engaging in prescription drug abuse | 1.44 |
| 1, 2, 4 | Perceived barriers | Addresses difficulties in trying to avoid PDA (e.g. peer pressure, ease of accessibility) | 29.19 |
| 1, 3 | Perceived risks | Information about PDA risks (e.g. addiction, illness, death) | 77.51 |
| 2, 3, 4 | Self-efficacy | Mentions concept of confidence building | 0.96 |
| 2, 4 | Self-talk | Examples of self-statements viewers can use in real-life situations | 0.96 |
| 2, 3, 4 | Perceived social norms | Number of people who engage in PDA | 31.10 |
| 2, 4 | Self-monitoring | Instructions for self-monitoring | 0 |
| 4 | Realistic goal setting | Discusses how to make achievable goals | 0 |
| 2, 4 | Stimulus-control | Cues and prompts identified | 0 |
| 4 | Negative stimuli | Examples of PDA stimuli encountered by abusers | 0 |
| 2 | Self-reward | Instructions for self-reward after PDA avoidance | 0 |
| 2, 4 | Social support | Provides community source, social network (e.g. community resources, local events, support groups) | 7.18 |
| 4 | Negative social influence | Addresses topic of peer pressure | 0 |
| 4 | Modeling/vicarious learning | Shows examples of non-drug-abusing role models | 4.31 |
| 2, 4 | Relapse prevention | Provides ways to prevent engaging again for those trying to quit | 0.96 |
| 4 | Stress management | Addresses skills such as relaxation techniquesbiofeedback, etc. | 0 |
| 4 | Negative affect management | Mood management | 0 |
| 2, 4 | Skill building | Addresses how to gain skills | 11 |
| 1, 2, 3 | Emphasis on increasing knowledge | Links to other sources, referral sources | 62.20 |
| 2 | Motivational readiness | Identifies how to find out if one is ready to change | 0.48 |
| Total theory | Mean (standard deviation) | 3.3 (1.43) |