Grades: K-12
Contact: Michigan Department of Community Health
3423 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 517/ 335-8390
The Michigan Model consists of 40 lessons per year that address all the elements of prevention. Included is coverage of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. The Michigan Model emphasizes resistance skills training within the context of social and personal skills training; provides instruction for teachers as well as opportunities for student practice. It uses interactive teaching techniques and provides assistance for teachers on class discussion procedures.
The Michigan Model was found to reduce smoking, drinking, marijuana, cocaine and other drug use at a one-year follow-up.
CASEL, Promising Program
Drug Strategies, 1999
US DOE Expert Panel,
Promising Program