Purpose: While significant progress has been made in developing effective research-based approaches to drug abuse prevention over the past two decades, little progress has been made in promoting the dissemination, adoption, and institutionalization of prevention approaches derived from that research. In response to this concern, the dissemination project was designed to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of a coordinated approach to disseminating information on effective drug abuse prevention methods and a systematic evaluation of that effort to determine the most effective dissemination mechanisms. This was accomplished using a web site, a prevention newsletter and an automated 1-800 number. In the pilot phase, a single research-based approach, Life Skills Training, was employed. Methodology: Focus group and qualitative data were collected to evaluate the various dissemination channels. Results: Findings from the first round of data collection will be presented. Plans for further development of the project and barriers to implementation will be shared. Importance: As the explosion of interest in the Internet continues, identification of innovative, effective drug abuse prevention projects that are research-based is paramount. This will ensure the successful transfer of information about the latest and most effective prevention methods to the general public in a timely and comprehensive manner.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to identify the most effective dissemination channels and discuss barriers to implementation of a dissemination effort
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I have a significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.
Relationship: This dissemination effort was funded through a phase I SBIR grant.