Program Profile: Alcohol Misuse Prevention Study (AMPS)

This is a prevention curriculum for 10-18 year-olds that emphasized resistance training, knowledge of the immediate effects of alcohol use, identification of the risks of alcohol misuse, and recognition of social pressures that lead to alcohol misuse.

Evidence Rating: Ineffective | More than one study

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This is an alcohol misuse prevention curriculum for 10- to 18-year-olds that emphasized resistance training, knowledge of the immediate effects of alcohol use, identification of the risks of alcohol misuse, and recognition of social pressures that lead to alcohol misuse. The program is rated Ineffectuve. There were no statistically significant effects found on alcohol use, alcohol misuse, serious offenses, or refusal skills.

An Ineffective rating implies that implementing the program is unlikely to result in the intended outcome(s).

This program's rating is based on evidence that includes at least one high-quality randomized controlled trial.

Date Modified: January 1, 2021

The program was originally rated Promising in October 2012. The rating for this program was changed to No Effects in January 2021, as part of CrimeSolutions’ continuous quality control process. That process ensures ratings, definitions, and information are current, accurate, and consistent with current policies and procedures for the program review process.

Date Created: July 17, 2024
Program Snapshot

Age: 10 - 18

Gender: Male, Female

Race/Ethnicity: White, Black, Other

Geography: Suburban

Setting (Delivery): School

Program Type: Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Classroom Curricula

Current Program Status: Not Active

Program Director:
Deborah Kloska
Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan

P.O. Box 1248
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
United States

Phone: 734.647.0587
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