At CRUFADschools we believe that researching the effectiveness of our programs is very important. Results from our trials of the CRUFADschools courses have been published in Australian and international journals. Our research results show that all CRUFADschools courses improve student outcomes.

For example, a randomised control trial in 16 schools (where the control received the usual PDHPE program) showed that the alcohol course increased knowledge, improved attitudes and decreased binge drinking.

A cohort trial of the Stress course in 10 schools showed improved coping skills, improved knowledge, and decreased psychological distress.

More information about our research trials and results can be found in the articles detailed below.

Climate Schools: Alcohol module - A cross-validation of a school based prevention program for alcohol misuse. Newton, N.C., Vogl, L.E., Teesson, M., Andrews, G. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 43(3):201-7, 2009. Click to read the abstract.

Delivering prevention for alcohol and cannabis using the internet: A cluster randomised controlled trial. Newton, N.C., et al. Preventive Medicine 48 (6), pp. 579-584, 2009. Click to read the abstract.

An internet based course for the management of stress for junior high schools. Vliet, H., van and G. Andrews Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 43(4):305-9, 2009. Click to read the abstract.

A computerised harm minimisation prevention program for alcohol misuse and related harms: randomised controlled trial. Vogl, L.E., G. Andrews, and M. Teesson Addiction. 104(4):564-575, April 2009. Click to read the abstract.

Internet-based prevention for alcohol and cannabis use: final results of the Climate Schools course. Newton, Nicola C.; Teesson, Maree; Vogl, Laura E.; Andrews, Gavin. Addiction, Volume 105, Number 4, April 2010 , pp. 749-759(11). Click to read the abstract.