Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program

Alcohol Misuse Prevention

Phone

(313) 747-0587

Deborah Kloska

Fax

(734) 936-0034

University of Michigan

 

Institute of Social Research

 

 

Room 2340

 

 

Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1248

 

 

Program Description

Focus Area

Age Group

Substance Abuse Prevention

Elementary

5th, 6th,

Middle School

7th, and 8th Grades

Research Description

Outcomes
  • reduced rate of increase in adolescents’ susceptibility to peer
  • pressure, depending on prior experience with alcohol
  • reduced rate of increase in adolescents’ alcohol use

The program findings have been criticized by experts in the field. 

 

Research Category

1, 4

Large Scale, Externally Reviewed Research

Research Reviewed by Other Systems (Drug Strategies: Making the Grade)

Design

Experimental

 

Multiple Studies

Yes

1994, 1992, 1989, 1986, 1985. Longitudinal data was analyzed.

Sample Size

>50

Total Schools=49; Total Students=714 (Grade 6) in experimental and control groups for 1992 study

Valid/ Reliable Instrument

Yes

Self-report survey

Results

Yes

Statistically significant. The effect size was not stated in the research reviewed.

Published

Yes

Journal of School Health, August 1992; Journal of School Health, April 1994

Follow-up Data

N/A

The research reviewed did not indicate that a follow-up study was conducted.

Award

N/A

The research reviewed did not indicate that the program received any awards.