Botvin LifeSkills Training

Dr. Botvin described the LST program, summarized the 25 years of research supporting its effectiveness, and discussed the merits of an evidence-based approach for preventing alcohol, tobacco, illicit drug abuse, and violence.

Botvin LifeSkills Training was selected as a “Top Tier” program by The Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy. The Top Tier initiative focuses on identifying & validating social programs meeting the highest standard of evidence of effectiveness.

Researchers Christopher Williams, Ph.D., and Brian Cesario, M.A., presented the Botvin LifeSkills Training Wellness Program (LST-WP), which is based on the highly effective, evidence-based LST program.

Botvin LifeSkills Training delivered an intensive training workshop on the LifeSkills Training High School program at the 3rd Annual Georgia School of Addiction Studies (GSAS) conference held in Savannah, Georgia.

Top-rated substance abuse and violence prevention program Botvin LifeSkills Training congratulates new drug czar Gil Kerlikowske on his position as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).

The Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST) Middle School program has been awarded top scores from the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP).

Dr. Gilbert J. Botvin, developer of the highly acclaimed Botvin LifeSkills Training substance abuse and violence prevention program, was an invited speaker at a scientific meeting sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced the winners of its prestigious 08 Science and Service Awards. Botvin LifeSkills Training is an integral component of multiple recipients in the Substance Abuse Prevention category.

Two-day forum highlights Botvin LifeSkills Training.

Fewer Alabama teens are smoking, according to the results of the 2008 Youth Tobacco Survey. Making significant progress to address adolescent tobacco use, AL schools implemented the Botvin LifeSkills Training program in selected schools.