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Project Toward No Drug Abuse (TND) is a highly interactive program designed to help high school youth (14 to 19 years old) resist substance use. A school-based program, TND consists of twelve 40-50 minute lessons that include motivational activities, social skills training, and decision making components that are delivered through group discussions, games, role playing exercise, videos, and student worksheets. Project TND teaches participants increased coping and self-control skills that allow them to-
- Grasp the cognitive misperceptions that may lead to substance use and express a desire not to abuse substances
- Understand the sequence of substance abuse and the consequences of using substances
- Correct myths concerning substance use
- Demonstrate effective communication, coping, and self-control skills
- State a commitment to discuss substance abuse with others
Project TND's 12 lessons are designed for presentation during a 4-week period, although they may be spread over 6 weeks if all lessons are taught. Project TND involves teacher-led student participation in interactive program components including:
- Education on the progression of substance use to substance abuse
- Exercises to motivate against substance abuse (e.g., exercises include a mock Talk Show that provides empathy lessons, discussions on stereotyping and the effects of being labeled a substance abuser)
- Interpersonal skills development (e.g., communication, active listening)
- Coping skills development (e.g., learning the value of personal health in daily living and life goals)
- Self control training (e.g., social self-control skills, understanding positive and negative thought and behavior loops, violence prevention)
- Cognitive misperception correction (e.g., substance use myths, denial)
- Tobacco cessation strategies
- Decision making skills development and commitment building
- The TND Game (a classroom competition on substance use and effects knowledge)
- The Drugs and Life Dreams program video
- The use of longitudinal assessment materials
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