At a glance
Program or Strategy Type
Direct Service
Intervention Continuum
Universal
Selective
Age group(s)
Late Adolescence (15-18)
Setting(s)
School
DBHR Prevention Funding Source(s)
EIP, Cannabis, Opioid
Versions with EBP Designations
Project Towards No Drug Abuse; Project Towards No Tobacco Use; Project Towards No Tobacco Use adapted for Marijuana
Program or Strategy Description
Project Towards No Drug Abuse (TND) is a drug prevention program for high school youth who are at risk for drug use and violence-related behavior. The current version of the Project TND curriculum contains twelve 40-minute interactive sessions taught by teachers or health educators over a 3-week period. Sessions provide instruction in motivation activities to not use drugs, skills in self-control, communication, and resource acquisition, and decision-making strategies. The program is delivered universally and has been used in both traditional and alternative, high-risk high schools.
Status on Other Registries or Inventories
Blueprints: Model
CrimeSolutions: No Effects
CEBC: Not on registry
WSIPP Youth Cannabis 2019: Research-based
WSIPP Children's Services 2020: Evidence-based
Title IV-E Clearinghouse: Not on registry
What Works Clearinghouse: Not on registry
CASEL Program Guide: Not on registry
Suicide Prevention Resource Center: Not on registry
Contexts
Race/Ethnicity
All
(Dis)ability
Not specified
Gender
Female, Male
LGBTQ+
Not specified
Urbanicity
Urban
Suburban
Rural
Language
English, Spanish
Program Website
Name and Contact of Program Developer
Steve Sussman, Ph.D. (323) 442-8220 ssussma@usc.edu
Characteristics
Number of Sessions
12 sessions
Length of Sessions
40-50 minutes per session
Unique Implementation Factors
Not specified
Training/TA Requirements
1-2 days of in-person workshops
Facilitator/Staff Credentials
Teachers or health educators
Protective factor(s) addressed
Individual Protective Factors
Perceived Risk of Drug Use
Problem Solving Skills
Prosocial Behavior
Prosocial Involvement
Skills for Social Interaction
Peer Protective Factors
Not Specified
Family Protective Factors
Not Specified
School Protective Factors
Not Specified
Neighborhood/Community Protective Factors
Not Specified
Risk factor(s) addressed
Individual Risk Factors
Early Initiation of Drug Use
Favorable Attitudes Towards Antisocial Behavior
Favorable Attitudes Towards Drug Use
Substance Use
Peer Risk Factors
Interaction with Antisocial Peers
Peer Rewards for Antisocial Behavior
Peer Substance Use
Family Risk Factors
Family History of Problem Behavior
School Risk Factors
Not Specified
Neighborhood/Community Risk Factors
Not Specified
Outcomes targeted
Problem Behavior Outcomes
Alcohol
Illicit Drug Use
Marijuana / Cannabis Use
Stimulants
Tobacco
Education Outcomes
Not Specified
Emotional Well-being Outcomes
Not Specified
Positive Relationships Outcomes
Not Specified