This publication is designed to demonstrate ways of adapting ready-made curricula on drug abuse prevention. It suggests lessons that need to be part of any prevention education sequence and includes actural plans developed by schools and school systems.

Represents current thinking about drug prevention education. Shows what to look for when adopting or adapting ready-made curricula. Suggests important lessons that ought to be part of any prevention-education sequence, including those developed by schools and school systems for their use. Concerned educators, parents and citizens can use this guide to select or design, and implement, curricula that are educationally sound.

Provides information on programs, research, publications, and services of ERIC, as well as critical and current education information.