1982 - Present - Evaluation findings from 1982-1984 indicate
that teachers who participate in Prevention Dimensions training
significantly increase their knowledge of the effects of
alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and show an increased
willingness to use the curriculum in their classrooms. - Student
outcomes from Prevention Dimensions evaluations from 1982-1985
show significant increases in knowledge of the effects of
alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana as well as improvements in
individual decision-making skills. - Student impacts from
Prevention Dimensions evaluations from 1987-1988 show
significant reductions in the rate of initiation of alcohol,
tobacco, and marijuana use as well as a slight decrease in
monthly alcohol use. Conclusion: The teacher training and
curriculum components of Prevention Dimensions empower teachers
to more effectively deliver substance abuse prevention in the
classroom, resulting in significant delays in the onset of
substance use for a substantial percentage of junior high school
s