Who Should Take the ADAS, PPS and/or ATS?These surveys were created to collect data about youth populations in a community. They should be given to youth in a classroom or other group setting, as part of a needs assessment or evaluation for prevention programs within your region. The Children’s version of the ADAS and the American Tobacco Survey can be given to students in 4th to 6th grade. The Adolescent version of the ADAS, the Prevention Planning Survey, and the American Tobacco Survey can all be given to students in 6th to 12th grades. However, 6-7th grade students may need a longer than average class period to complete the ADAS with the Prevention Planning Survey. The surveys have shown high reliability and validity with all of the major ethnic populations of the United States (European-American, African-American, Mexican-American, Puerto Rican-American, Native American, and Asian-American youth). They have high reliability and validity with both male and female students.
Please note that these surveys are not intended as clinical diagnostic tools. If you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol or other drug abuse, please contact the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment for a referral to someone who can help you, or contact Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous for information about support groups in your area.
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