Debora Rogers, one of the hosts of Voices audio magazine, describes the three aspects of an effective school-based ATOD prevention program. Excerpted from the audio series Voices: The Midwest Audio Network for Drug-Free Schools and Communities, volume #1 (Midwest Regional Center for Drug-Free Schools and Communities, 1991).
"Real solutions must include early intervention that's developmentally appropriate education, assessment and student assistance and counseling and this is going to be a biggy, but meaningful alternative activities. For it to work, solutions have to also mobilize the entire community, whether that be in the city of in the country."
Date posted: 1996