NIH R01 · 2025
Improving the Implementation of Evidence-based Drug Prevention Programs in Schools
Project Summary/Abstract US rates of alcohol and drug use among youth remain problematic, and changes in youth use of opioids, marijuana, and e-cigarettes have increased the need for prevention. Evidence-based programs (EBPs) for re- ducing alcohol and drug use are not widely adopted by schools and are often implemented poorly. Although studies show that schools do have time during the school day, multiple factors influence schools’ poor imple- mentation including inadequate funding, teacher turnover, lack of confidence in program evidence, insufficient support from school staff, poor alignment between programs and stated goals, and lack of technical assistance to guide good implementation.…
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