An Educational Resource (9th Edition)
One of the Most Comprehensive Programs Available.
Built for Everyone:
Home • School • Workplace • Law Enforcement Agencies
We cover the most commonly abused substances, focusing on the ones dominating current headlines. No filler, just accurate information delivered clearly and directly.
What's inside:
The 8 Major Drug Categories
Alcohol
Nicotine
Cannabis
Narcotics
Stimulants
Depressants
Hallucinogens
Inhalants
Real-Time Drug Alerts
New and innovative drugs pop up overnight and sometimes they may disappear just as quickly, only to reappear later. The Drug Alert keeps you abreast of the ever-changing drug scene.
Historical Timeline
A quick, comprehensive look at substance use tracing back to 6000 BCE.
Knowledge Checks
A downloadable 65-question printable exam with answer keys.
Engaging Video Segments
Dynamic, fast-paced video content that holds attention.
Resource Center
Practical articles, actionable tips, and an updated glossary of current street terms.
Kids' Section
Featuring an adaptation of our “We Don’t Need Drugs To Be O.K.” story and activity book, which has already reached over 750,000 homes and schools nationwide.
Our Goal
To help schools accurately measure student substance use so they can build better, data-driven prevention and awareness programs.
Custom Reporting
Send the completed surveys back to us. We’ll analyze the data and send you a comprehensive report packed with clear charts, graphs, and actionable summaries you can share with parents.
The Target Drugs™ Student Survey
(Grades 6 through 12)
Developed by the Institute for Substance Abuse Research (ISAR), we’ve been building effective, multimedia drug prevention programs for homes and workplaces since 1985.
The Survey is 100% Free for Schools
- Fully funded by sponsors and donors. No hidden costs.
- Easy Deployment: Submit a request for a print-ready digital copy.
Strictly Confidential
Your school’s identity and individual results are 100% confidential. Anonymized data is only used to help inform our broader national statistics.