Say no to comic sans: Prevent substance use with more slang, deeper characters and a change of font

MCERA

By MCERA
Community contribution / September 21, 2020

Climate Schools is a program designed to prevent alcohol and cannabis use and reduce related harm in adolescents. A new study sought the input of high school students to update it. They said it could be improved with shifts in language, deeper back stories, snappier lessons and removal of the Comic Sans font.

The world of young people is constantly changing, so it is crucial that programs targeting adolescents take the feedback of ...

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