Too Good for Drugs

At a glance

Program or Strategy Type
Direct Service
Intervention Continuum
Universal
Age group(s)
Late Childhood (5-11)
Setting(s)
School
DBHR Prevention Funding Source(s)
ATOD
EBP Designation
Evidence Based Program (EBP) for ATOD
Versions with EBP Designations
Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12).
Program or Strategy Description

Too Good For Drugs is a school-based prevention program that builds students confidence, decision-making, and resistance to risky behaviors from kindergarten through high school. Each level is tailored to students' developmental needs with interactive lessons that promote healthy choices and prevent substance abuse. 

  • Elementary (K-5): Focuses on making healthy choices, managing mistakes, and resisting peer pressure. Introduces safe use of medicine and age-appropriate discussions about nicotine, alcohol and marijuana. 
  • Middle School (6-8): Strengthens decision - making, communication, and emotion management while addressing peer pressure, media influence, and addiction. Covers the effects of alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, and other substances.
  • High School (9-12): Prepares teens for real-world challenges by building self-awareness, social skills, and healthy coping strategies. Explores prescription drug safety, substance risks, and relationships. 

Across all grades, students learn skills to set goals, resist peer pressure, and live healthy, drug-free lives. 

Status on Other Registries or Inventories
Blueprints: Not on registry
CrimeSolutions: No Effects (one)
CEBC: Not on registry
WSIPP Youth Cannabis 2019: Not on Inventory
WSIPP Children's Services 2020: Not on Inventory
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
Program Website
https://toogoodprograms.org/collections/too-good-for-drugs
Name and Contact of Program Developer

Email Us: info@mendezfoundation.org

Call Us:  800-750-0986

We are Available: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm EST

Characteristics

Number of Sessions
10 sessions
Length of Sessions
Length not specified
Unique Implementation Factors
Not specified
Training/TA Requirements
2 days of workshops
Facilitator/Staff Credentials
None required

Protective factor(s) addressed

Individual Protective Factors
Perceived Risk of Drug Use
Prosocial Behavior
Refusal Skills
Skills for Social Interaction
Peer Protective Factors
Interaction With Prosocial Peers
Family Protective Factors
Not Specified
School Protective Factors
Not Specified
Neighborhood/Community Protective Factors
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement in Community
Social Cohesion

Risk factor(s) addressed

Individual Risk Factors
Early Initiation of Drug Use
Favorable Attitudes Towards Drug Use
Substance Use
Peer Risk Factors
Not Specified
Family Risk Factors
Not Specified
School Risk Factors
Not Specified
Neighborhood/Community Risk Factors
Not Specified

Outcomes targeted

Problem Behavior Outcomes
Alcohol
Illicit Drug Use
Positive Social / Prosocial Behavior
Tobacco
Education Outcomes
Academic Performance
Emotional Well-being Outcomes
Emotional Regulation
Positive Relationships Outcomes
Close relationships with peers

Implementation stories