Huntington Drug and Alcohol Counseling Center
Prevention Services
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The Huntington Drug & Alcohol Project’s Prevention Services staff provide programs that emphasize the acquisition of life skills and present students with opportunities to raise awareness within their school and community. This includes the harmful effects of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco use along with the nature of addiction and dependency. All presentations are free and tailored to meet the needs of the group and to be age appropriate.
Preventions Presentations
Too Good For Drugs: An evidence-based program that provides students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to make healthy decisions and avoid drug use. This 10 lesson program uses strategies and teaches key behavioral skills, such as goal setting and making good decisions, which will contribute to their overall health and well-being. (grades 2-8)
Teen Intervene: An evidence-based program that is designed to help the adolescent reduce or abstain from use of substances through motivational interviewing and drug education. This three session curriculum aids the individual in establishing behavior change goals of their own and recognizing that while drug use may have short-term personal benefits for the individual, in the long-term can affect school performance and health. (Ages 12-18)
All About Me: Participants receive character education in areas such as decision making, conflict resolution, and making positive choices. (grades 2,3)
Substance Abuse Presentations: This presentation gives an overview of substance abuse. Participants learn about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, including addiction, overdose and binge drinking. This presentation is designed to reinforce the perspective that drug abuse and chemical dependency can happen to anyone. (grades 7-8, 9-12)
Drug Education: Participants receive a one-time overview of various types of drugs and the side effects associated with each. The presentation also includes a Drug Jeopardy game during which participants test their knowledge. (grades 7-8, 9-12)
Information Sessions: The Prevention staff is available to attend various health fairs and community activities where students will have the opportunity to receive information on health-related topics and the resources that the Drug and Alcohol Project offers to Huntington Residents.
DWI Prevention: Participants are presented with information regarding the effects of drinking alcohol on the mind and body. Participants learn about the impairment of alcohol on an individual’s mental and physical functioning and are presented with several real-life situations that involved drinking and driving as well as statistics reinforcing the presented material.
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