Independent Evaluation of Middle School-Based Drug Prevention Curricula: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Lack of robust program evaluation has hindered the effectiveness of school-based drug abuse prevention curricula overall. Independently evaluated randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of universal, middle school-based drug abuse prevention curricula are the most useful indicators of whether such programs are effective or ineffective.

Objective

To conduct a systematic review identifying independently evaluated RCTs of universal, middle school-based drug abuse prevention curricula; extract data on study quality and substance use outcomes; and assess evidence of program effectiveness.

Evidence review

PsycInfo, Educational Resources Information Center, Science Citation Index, Social Science Citation Index, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature,

SUBMITTER: Flynn AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6528821 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature