Can a classroom program keep kids off drugs? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT05219422
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a drug prevention program called Project ALERT, combined with a support tool called Getting to Outcomes, can reduce substance use among 7th and 8th graders. Researchers will track students' alcohol, cigarette, marijuana, and other drug use, as well as their beliefs and attitudes. The goal is to see if giving teachers extra training and tools helps the program work better in real schools.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Project ALERT (behavioral drug prevention program) and Getting to Outcomes (implementation support)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide schools with a proven method to reduce alcohol and drug use among middle school students.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 schools, so results may not apply broadly. The program's effectiveness depends on how well teachers deliver it.
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Los Angeles Unified School District
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90017, United States
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