Previously reported data have demonstrated the effectiveness of the Teams, Games, Tournaments
(TGT) alcohol education program. This article presents a 2-year follow-up of the effects of the
TGT program as compared to the traditional instruction and no-instruction control groups.
Follow-up data indicate that the TGT students maintained previous positive changes. Applications of this primary prevention program to social work practice are discussed.
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