This publication is divided into seven sections. Chapter 1 - Characteristics of Effective Prevention Programs explores effective prevention programs in terms of program comprehensiveness and intensity, strategies, and planning; chapter 2 - Parent Training as a Prevention Strategy discusses issues related to parent training as a community strategy for preventing alcohol and other drug use; chapter 3 - Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Roles for Parents identifies 10 interrelated alcohol and other drug prevention roles for parents; chapter 4 - Appropriateness and Cultural Competency discusses crucial elements in parent training programs; chapter 5 - How to Get Hard-To-Reach Parents Involved in Parenting Programs presents a list of strategies for getting high-risk parents involved in family family-focused prevention programs; chapter 6 - Sample Program Descriptions lists parent training programs available today; and chapter 7 - Implementing a Parenting Program in Your Community provides the first three stages of establishing a parenting program: preparation, implementation, and follow-up. References and appendixes