CSAP Model Program

Designed to be delivered in eight weekly sessions, Amazing Alternatives focuses on immediate, negative social consequences of alcohol use as well as long-term negative health consequences. Peer-led classroom projects get young people talking and problem solving. Curriculum includes teacher’s guide, four audiotapes, “The Letter Game” and two posters.

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Project Northland
Research shows that adolescents use alcohol for a variety of reasons: to challenge authority, to demonstrate autonomy, to be accepted by peers, and to relieve the stresses of growing up. The influence of peers, family members, school, the media, and the community have been shown to play a critical role in promoting or discouraging alcohol use among teens. The researchers who developed Project Northland, an alcohol prevention program for youth, focused on engaging students, schools, families and the community in one, comprehensive prevention effort.

What is Project Northland?
Recognized as a CSAP Model Program, Project Northland is a research-based, peer-led alcohol prevention curriculum that integrates classroom activities, parent involvement, and community outreach.

How does Project Northland work?
A variety of highly engaging, interactive formats including comic books, audiotapes and posters are designed to target youth ages 12-14 in the classroom, at home, and in the community.

Is Project Northland research based?
Project Northland was developed in the 1990s in a region that led the neation in alcohol-related teen traffic fatalities. After an initial three-year test of the program, teen alcohol use decreased by 30%. Outcomes from the original study show that, relative to the control group, students who participated in Project Northland demonstrated reduced levels of alcohol, marijuana, and cigarette use.