The evidence behind the trial was strong and the
findings proved that harm minimisation programs work to effectively reduce
harmful outcomes from drinking. Students undertaking the program
1. consumed less alcohol;
2. consumed alcohol in a less risky manner;
3. experienced less harm associated with the
drinking of alcohol
The article prompted much discussion, some of it
very entertaining, some if it a bit disturbing and even some that was actually
on topic.
Lastly, kudos to Justin for all his hard work
analysing the article and presenting the evidence in a way that was easily
understandable to all who came.
Stay tuned for the next one as we are hoping that
it will be even better.
References
Midford, R., Mitchell, J., Lester, L., Cahill, H., Foxcroft, D.,
Ramsden, R., ... & Pose, M. (2014). Preventing alcohol harm: Early results
from a cluster randomised, controlled trial in Victoria, Australia of
comprehensive harm minimisation school drug education. International Journal
of Drug Policy, 25(1), 142-150.
Study protocol for the
article:
Midford, R., Cahill, H., Foxcroft, D., Lester, L., Venning, L., Ramsden,
R., & Pose, M. (2012). Drug education in victorian schools (DEVS): the
study protocol for a harm reduction focused school drug education trial. BMC
public health, 12(1), 112.
Trial registration at the Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Centre:
Self-reporting as an accurate measurement tool:
Lintonen, T., Ahlström, S., & Metso, L. (2004). The reliability of
self-reported drinking in adolescence. Alcohol and Alcoholism, 39(4),
362-368.
If you are interested in the topic of school based education programs on
alcohol, drugs and mental health you may be interested in the CLIMATE schools
prevention program. An online intervention currently being implemented and
researched by NDARC . You can view that project's study
protocol here. The project is currently underway and due for completion in
2016.
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