Illegal Drugs - Teacher Booklet

Illegal Drugs - The Facts 19 For more information see www.positivechoices.org.au 2 All program effects listed have been demonstrated in clinical trials within school populations in the USA and Europe. evidence - based drug education programs : international Program Preventure Targeted Drugs Alcohol and illegal drugs Student Year Level Year 8 and 9 Level of Intervention Selective (high-risk students) Origin United Kingdom Culturally adaptable - has been implemented in Australia and Canada Format Program administered by a trained facilitator and co-facilitator in classrooms. Facilitators can be trained education professionals (e.g. teachers) or clinical psychologists. Involves: A short questionnaire to identify high-risk students 2 x 90 minute group sessions Training: 3 day training workshop followed by a minimum of 4 hours of supervised practice Program Effects 2 Reduces likelihood and frequency of drinking and binge drinking Decreases alcohol related problems Reduces likelihood to start using illegal drugs Reduces frequency of illegal drug use Available The Preventure program is available from: www.co-venture.ca Below is a summary of a number of drug education and prevention programswhich have been evaluated and shown positive outcomes in Europe and the USA. These programs contain activities, information and ideas to help your students learn about illegal drugs and related harms.