Too Good for Drugs™ is designed to promote elementary and middle school students’ life skills, character values, resistance skills to negative peer influence, and resistance to the use of illegal drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. The program is based on classroom discussions and structured activities that center on interactive learning and skill-building exercises. Students engage in role-play and cooperative learning games and are encouraged to apply the skills to different contexts. Too Good for Drugs™ also includes the optional elements of parental and community involvement.
Grade Range Covered by Program
1-8
Grade Range Examined in Studies Used to Establish Program Effectiveness
3-6
Targeted Behavioral Area of Effect of Prevention/Intervention
Attitudes & Values, Knowledge, Social behaviors, Substance Abuse
Geographic Location of Participant Samples
South FL
Population Density of Participant Samples
Urban, Suburban
Latinos in the School Populations
Yes
Latinos in the School Populations %
10
Delivery Method
Classroom
Strength of Evidentiary Support
1 Star (⭐) WWC - Goal Setting and Decision Making, 1 Star (⭐) WWC - Prosocial Behavior
Improvement Index
Prosocial Behavior=17, Goal Setting and Decision Making=7
Cost of the Program
Yes
Additional Languages
No Information
Contact Information
Mendez Foundation
601 South Magnolia Ave.
Tampa, Florida 33606
Phone: 800-750-0986
