HOW EFFECTIVE IS THE LST PROGRAM?
Studies testing the effectiveness of the LST program show that it can reduce the prevalence of tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use by as much as 87%. And it can also reduce multiple drug use by up to 66%. This makes the LST program the most effective program of its kind. These effects last through high school and have been published in the Journal of American Medical Association. Research conducted for the elementary version of the program shows a 61% reduction in tobacco use and increased self esteem effects.BotvinLifeSkills Training has also been shown to reduce violent and aggressive behavior.
