The program rests on awareness that the conventional approaches based on the provision of factual information have been ineffective. As with other psychoeducational approaches, Life Skills training teaches students how to resist social influences to smoke tobacco, drink alcohol, or use other drugs. However, a distinguishing feature is that it teaches these resistance skills within the context of a broader program designed to enhance generic personal and social skills. Evaluation studies conducted over the past 10 years have shown the program to be successful in reducing tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana use. Chart, detailed description of program components and implementation steps, and 43 references