Unplugged (Czech Republic)

Initiative Description: “Unplugged,” a European school-based program for substance use prevention among adolescents. The school curriculum, “Unplugged,” is based on social influence approach and addresses social and personal skills, knowledge, and normative beliefs. It consists of 12 one-hour interactive sessions delivered by teachers

Study Results: Decreased substance use in boys

Reference: Vigna-Taglianti, F. D., Galanti, M. R., Burkhart, G., Caria, M. P., Vadrucci, S., & Faggiano, F. (2014). “Unplugged,” a European school-based program for substance use prevention among adolescents: Overview of results from the EU-Dap trial. New Directions for Youth Development, 141, 67–82. https://doi.org/10.1002/yd.20087

Level of Evidence: Very Good