Illegal Drugs - Teacher Booklet

Illegal Drugs - The Facts 21 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. Program The Unplugged Program Targeted Drugs Alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs Student Year Level Year 8 and 9 Level of Intervention Universal Origin Europe Format Curriculum-based program Conducted in classrooms (teacher administered): Involves: 12 x 1 hour lessons delivered weekly Training: Teacher training involves a 3 day training workshop, a teacher handbook is provided Program Effects 3 Reduces alcohol consumption Increases abstinence from alcohol Reduces daily tobacco use Reduces recent cannabis use Available The Unplugged Program is available from: www.eudap.net/Unplugged_HomePage.aspx Program Strengthening Families Program 10-14 Targeted Drugs Alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs Student Year Level Year 6 to 9 Level of Intervention Universal Low social economic status Origin USA Format Outside of classroom setting, administered by trained peer educators: Involves: 7 weekly sessions plus 4 booster sessions Training: No teacher involvement required Program Effects 2 Reduces alcohol consumption and bingeing Reduces tobacco use Available Strengthening Families Program 10-14 is available from: www.strengtheningfamiliesprogram.org