A pilot study of a neuroscience-based, harm minimisation programme in schools and youth centres in Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The primary aim is to evaluate the feasibility of a newly developed, neuroscience-based, alcohol and other drug (AOD) use prevention programme, 'The Illicit Project', in Australian older adolescents. The secondary aim is to investigate the impact of the programme on students' drug literacy levels (a combination of knowledge, attitudes and skills).

Design

A pilot study examining the feasibility of The Illicit Project in Australian schools was conducted.

Participants

Students aged 15-19 years from two secondary schools and a youth centre and 11 teachers and health professionals from various organisations in Sydney were recruited.

Intervention

The intervention consisted of three 90 min workshops delivered by trained facilitators within a m

SUBMITTER: Debenham J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7044936 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature