This document describes two programs that make up one of New Jersey's major initiatives to address the problem of substance abuse. The first program described is the Chemical Health Curriculum Development Grant Program, which is funded by a state appropriation; the second is the Substance Abuse Coordinator Grant Program, which combines federal…

The long-range goal of any chemical health instructional program is to reduce the incidence of risk-taking behavior among students by developing and reinforcing resistance skills. School districts should therefore develop or select a curriculum that can best facilitate skill development among their unique student populations. The purpose of this…