The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently announced the winners of its prestigious 2008 Science and Service Awards, which recognizes exemplary implementation of evidence-based programs by community organizations and coalitions nationwide.
Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST) is an integral component of several recipients in the Substance Abuse Prevention category. NY’s Broom County Mental Health Department and Ohio’s Wood County Educational Service Center have been implementing LST to prevent substance abuse and promote healthy choices among their youth. Administrators say these award winners are “blazing the trail” to show how it can be done.
Comprehensive tests and evaluations show increased knowledge about decision-making amongst youth, a reduction in risk factors and an increase in protective factors.
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