Resource Fact Sheet

Top-Rated Substance Abuse Prevention Program
Botvin LifeSkills Training is based on more than 40 years of peer reviewed scientific research, and now holds the distinction of being the top evidence-based substance abuse prevention program in the country. Request a sample lesson or an overview webinar presentation to learn more.

Sources: (1) Journal of Behavioral Medicine (1983), (2) Journal of Studies on Alcohol (1984), (3) Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology (1990), (4) Journal of the American Medical Association (1995), and (5) Archives of Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine (2006). Please contact us for more information on these and other studies.

Effectiveness:
Cuts tobacco use by 87%
Cuts alcohol use by 60%
Cuts marijuana use by 75%
Cuts methamphetamine use by 68%
Cuts polydrug use by 66%
Reduces Pack-a-Day Smoking by 25%
Lowers risk for Rx & opioid misuse
Decreases Use of Inhalants, Narcotics and Hallucinogens
Reduces Violence
Reduces risky driving behavior
Demonstrates Effects on HIV Risk Behavior

Duration of Effects
› Up to 12 years

Populations
› Tested on White, African-American, and Latino Youth

Target Age
› Upper Elementary School: Grades 3-6
› Middle School: Grades 6-9
› High School: Grades 9 or 10

Program Length
› Elementary School Program: 24 class sessions
› Middle School Program: 30 class sessions
› High School Program: 10 class sessions

Program Components
› Teachers Manual and Student Guide (for each year)

Providers
› Teachers, Peer Leaders, or Health Professionals

Violence and Delinquency Prevention

Source: Preventing youth violence and delinquency through a universal school-based prevention approach. Prevention Science, (2006).