The aim of this ‘quick guide’ is to make practical information on prevention quality standards available outside the European Union. A condensed version of EMCDDA Manual 7, it includes a description of the eight stages involved in the drug prevention cycle, along with a self-reflection checklist that can be used when planning and implementing prevention activities. It has been designed for practitioners and those working in the field.

• The standards and checklists
Cross-cutting considerations
Project stage 1: Needs assessment
Project stage 2: Resource assessment
Project stage 3: Programme formulation
Project stage 4: Intervention design
Project stage 5: Management and mobilisation of resources
Project stage 6: Delivery and monitoring
Project stage 7: Final evaluations
Project stage 8: Dissemination and improvement
• Self-reflection: action plan