https://pressroom.prlog.org/LifeSkills_Training/ About Botvin LifeSkills Training - Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST) is an evidence-based substance abuse and violence prevention program used in schools and communities throughout the US and in 36 countries around the world. https://www.prlog.org/13016494-study-reveals-new-insights-into-adolescent-bullying.html Results of a recently published study provide new insights into adolescent bullying and how to prevent it. The study involved a national sample of nearly 2000 students between the ages of 11 and 13.Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:30:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13012399-botvin-lifeskills-training-produces-lasting-reductions-in-drug-use.html Washington, DC  – A recent webinar sponsored by Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) featured new evidence that Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST), a school-based prevention program, can produce lasting reductions in drug use.Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:47:22 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13004733-national-academies-of-sciences-meeting-highlights-need-for-effective-cannabis-prevention-programs.html The National Academies of Sciences convened a meeting of leading scientists and community leaders to discuss the implications of changes in cannabis policy.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12928462-new-learning-program-cuts-teen-drug-use-by-up-to-75.html Results of a study just published in Frontiers in Digital Health, an international scientific journal, show that teen drug use can be cut dramatically using a newly developed e-learning program that is fun, engaging, and easily accessed with digital...Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:06:44 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12693604-botvin-lifeskills-training-featured-at-samhsas-prevention-day.html The Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST) program was featured at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA's) recent 14th Annual Prevention Day on Monday, February 5, 2018.Thu, 22 Feb 2018 18:26:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12660717-new-prescription-drug-module-to-help-shield-teens-from-opioid-crisis.html Schools and communities are searching for new tools to combat the prescription drug and opioid crisis, now regarded as a national emergency.Fri, 25 Aug 2017 15:08:24 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12604678-american-prevention-expert-keynotes-international-congress-in-barcelona.html LifeSkills Training developer Dr. Gilbert J. Botvin delivered the keynote address at the 2nd International Congress of Clinical and Health Psychology on Children and AdolescentsTue, 29 Nov 2016 21:23:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12318250-botvin-lifeskills-training-program-featured-at-international-conference.html Botvin LifeSkills Training, a top-rated prevention program proven to reduce substance abuse and violence, was featured at the 2014 Blueprints Conference for Healthy Youth Development.Fri, 02 May 2014 18:00:07 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12303516-new-report-highlights-the-economic-power-of-prevention.html Botvin LifeSkills Training Program Saves $50 for Every $1 SpentTue, 01 Apr 2014 12:35:20 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12289996-school-program-works-to-battle-prescription-drug-abuse.html New research shows that a school-based prevention program can help in the fight against prescription drug abuse among teens.Mon, 03 Mar 2014 17:28:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12233733-botvin-lifeskills-training-program-aligned-to-common-core.html October 29, 2013 Botvin LifeSkills Training Program Aligned to Common Core WHITE PLAINS, NY – Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST), the leading evidence-based prevention program used in schools, has produced an easy-to-use Common Core Alignment for their...Tue, 29 Oct 2013 20:46:36 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12165031-national-health-promotion-associates-hosts-summer-interns.html National Health Promotion Associates Hosts Summer Interns WHITE PLAINS, NY –National Health Promotion Associates (NHPA) welcomes a new class of interns for the 2013 summer program, Social Marketing Approaches to Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.Thu, 27 Jun 2013 16:41:08 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12086970-top-rated-drug-abuse-prevention-program-unveils-new-edition-on-capitol-hill.html Over 2,600 substance abuse prevention specialists and advocates from around the country got a first look at Botvin LifeSkills Training's highly anticipated new edition of the Middle School program at CADCA's 23rd Annual National Leadership Forum.Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:22:16 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11910770-drug-abuse-and-violence-prevention-program-save-money-38-benefit-for-every-1-invested.html The Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP) released a report on the dramatic savings communities will benefit from by using effective drug abuse and violence programs. Botvin LifeSkills Training had the highest return on investment.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11875715-new-study-shows-long-term-effects-of-drug-prevention.html Study finds participants less likely to use drugs 12 years after participating in the LifeSkills Training (LST) programTue, 15 May 2012 16:11:49 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11861165-the-botvin-lifeskills-training-program-featured-at-international-conference.html LifeSkills Training (LST) substance abuse and violence prevention program featured at the 2012 Blueprints for Violence Prevention Conference in San Antonio, Texas.Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:02:29 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11762607-abcs-2020-episode-on-bullying-epidemic-features-botvin-lifeskills-training-as-solution.html ABC's 20/20 recently reported on an alternative Milwaukee public school using LST to help combat the problem of in-school bullying.Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:01:50 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11744770-botvin-lifeskills-training-program-earns-top-us-justice-department-rating.html U.S. Justice Department selects Botvin LifeSkills Training as a top evidence-based prevention program for inclusion on their new CrimeSolutions website.Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:46:47 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11585246-top-rated-prevention-program-adds-to-online-training-services.html Botvin LifeSkills Training, the top-rated substance abuse and violence prevention program, recently added Online Training workshops for the Elementary and Transitions programs to their list of services.Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:26:49 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11359380-botvin-lifeskills-training-most-widely-used-evidence-based-prevention-program-in-elementary-schools.html A new study has found that Botvin’s LifeSkills Training (LST) program is the top evidence-based drug abuse prevention program in the United States, based on use by elementary schools.Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:32:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10636742-dr-gilbert-botvin-presents-lifeskills-training-at-blueprints-conference-for-violence-prevention.html 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.Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:20:20 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10548926-botvin-lifeskills-training-selected-as-top-tier-prevention-program.html 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.Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:19:16 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10358167-botvin-lifeskills-training-showcases-wellness-program-at-national-prevention-conference.html 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.Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:32:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10350654-botvin-lifeskills-training-helps-educators-provide-teens-with-drug-resistance-skills.html 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.Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:04:08 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10234225-botvin-lifeskills-training-congratulates-new-drug-czar.html 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).Mon, 11 May 2009 20:54:40 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10222275-botvin-lifeskills-training-earns-top-nrepp-scores.html The Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST) Middle School program has been awarded top scores from the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP).Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:27:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10198547-dr-gilbert-botvin-presents-at-conference-addressing-substance-abuse-among-military-personnel.html 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.Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:59:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10144679-prestigious-samhsa-awards-given-to-organizations-using-botvin-lifeskills-training.html 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.Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:14:41 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10142334-dr-gilbert-botvin-presents-at-the-nj-governors-conference-on-delinquency-prevention.html Two-day forum highlights Botvin LifeSkills Training.Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:41:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10124145-top-rated-prevention-program-helps-cut-teen-smoking-rate.html 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.Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:52:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10124142-lifeskills-training-cd-rom-wins-prestigious-teachers-choice-award.html Princeton Health Press is proud to announce that Learning Magazine has selected the LifeSkills Training Elementary CD-ROM as a winner of the 2009 Teachers’ Choice Award. Teacher teams from across the U.S. gave the CD-ROM exceptional marks.Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:46:24 GMT