CoVenture10
Reconnecting for a Decade of Discovery: the long-term impact of adolescent substance use.
Program Background
CoVenture10 is a pioneering longitudinal research initiative that builds on the foundational CoVenture study, which assessed the efficacy of the evidence-based PreVenture program. PreVenture focuses on reducing adolescent substance use by targeting personality traits linked to risk behaviors. CoVenture tracked over 3,800 participants from the age of 13, examining patterns of substance use and their impact on mental health and cognitive development. Now, CoVenture10 continues this important work by following up with the same participants in adulthood to investigate the long-term outcomes of these early interventions.
The results from CoVenture have already provided invaluable insights into the relationship between adolescent substance use and mental health, influencing prevention strategies and public health policies. The CoVenture10 follow-up will build on this foundation, offering a deeper understanding of how early interventions shape mental health trajectories and cognitive outcomes over time.
Key Highlights & Statistics:
Largest Youth Cohort in Greater Montreal
Over 3,800 participants from the Greater Montreal area, establishing it as the largest cohort of its kind in the region.
Over a Decade of Longitudinal Insights
Now in its 12th year, CoVenture is one of Canada’s longest-running studies on student development, with annual assessments spanning adolescence and beyond.
Real-World Policy Impact
Built on the globally recognized PreVenture program, CoVenture’s findings have directly shaped substance use and cannabis prevention policies across Quebec.
Mapping Our Impact
Explore the neighborhoods where over 3,800 Montreal youth participated in the original CoVenture study. Each area on the map reflects the number of students who helped shape our understanding of adolescent development — and who continue to power this research a decade later.
