Definition
Story Behind the Curve
In 2022, 2,544 Stanly County students in grades 6-9 and 1,988 students in grades 3-5 participated in evidence-based curriculum.
Partners
Stanly County Schools
Center for Prevention Services
Stanly County Health Department
What Works
School- and family-based programs are two program types that have been shown to be effective in preventing drug abuse. Programs include training to develop skills helps to build and improve behaviors (e.g., communication within the family, social and emotional development, academic and social competence, and dealing with peer pressure).