Programs to Prevent Substance Abuse
Resources for evaluating the effectiveness of prevention programs for substance abuse.
More Stinking Thinking
“This time will be different” is a top-tier, platinum-plated platter of donkey dung. The terrible beauty of it is its universal applicability.
LifeSkills Training Has a Positive Track Record for Helping Kids Resist Drugs
LifeSkills Training is a school program that has shown excellent long-term results in helping kids resist drugs.
Surprising Good News in the Battle Against Substance Use Disorders
The Monitoring the Future Survey shows a surprising and steady decline in teenage substance abuse.
Elements of Addiction Recovery
Recovery from addiction is not a condition but a process, and a never-ending one, at that.
Beyond Detox, Beyond Sobriety
Where alcohol is concerned, detoxification or “drying out” is not treatment, but only the first step toward a booze-free existence.