Illegal Drugs - Teacher Booklet

18 Program Get READY Targeted Drugs Alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs Student Year Level Year 8 and 9 Level of Intervention Universal Origin Australia Format Curriculum-based program Conducted in classrooms over three years (teacher administered): Involves: Year 8: 10 x 60 minute lessons Year 9: 10 x 60 minute lessons Training: Two days teacher training required Program Effects 1 Increases knowledge about alcohol and other drugs Increases communication between parents and students about alcohol Reduces annual alcohol consumption Decreases alcohol related harms Reduces tobacco smoking Reduces tobacco smoking related harms Available The Get READY program is available via: www.education.vic.gov.au 1 All program effects listed have been demonstrated in clinical trials with Australian school populations.