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PROGRAM EFFECTS

The Illicit Project was formally evaluated in a large clinical trial with 950 secondary students. Students aged 16-18 years, experienced the following benefits after completing the program.

Alcohol Harm

Reduced short & long term alcohol harms 

MDMA Use

Reduced MDMA/ecstasy use among school students

Binge Drinking 

Reduced weekly binge drinking

Nicotine Use

Reduced smoking and/or vape use

Early Cannabis Use

Delayed onset of cannabis use

Drug Literacy

Improved knowledge, attitudes & skills to reduce drug harms 

PUBLICATIONS

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2019 Opinion piece on the importance of drug education for adolescents

2022 Article on the clinical trial results at 6-months post program delivery

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2020 Article on the Illicit Project pilot study results

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2024 Article on the clinical trial results at 12-months post program delivery (final end point)

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©2024 by The Illicit Project. 

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