The LifeSkills Training Programme is a structured evidence-based prevention and early intervention programme, which prevents smoking, alcohol and substance use by young people. It is delivered to groups of children aged between 8 and 14 in schools or in the community. It targets the major social and psychological factors that promote the initiation of substance misuse and other risky behaviours.
LifeSkills is one of the most evaluated prevention and early intervention programmes in the world. It has been proven to be effective in preventing cigarette, alcohol and substance misuse in young people. It is also very cost effective.
This report presents findings on the implementation and outcomes of the LifeSkills Training programme in Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.