Substance Abuse Prevention-FOUNDATIONS is the first program in our substance abuse prevention continuum and starts with the basics. We outline different types of substances including alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, inhalants and medicines and their impact on the brain and body. Students will begin learning refusal and coping skills and become Peer Prevention Specialists. Watch a short video:
The program is technology infused with a balance of small group work, e-learning and instructor lead discussions for continual student engagement.
Candor Health educator facilitates a classroom program that includes:
- interactive learning stations for exploration on alcohol, smoking, marijuana, inhalant abuse and medicines and how they affect the brain and body
- small and large group scenario based activities to explore peer pressure and apply refusal skills
- discussion on how substances can impact the adolescent brain
- question and answer opportunities with a health educator
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These programs incorporate a comprehensive, blended learning approach to substance abuse prevention education. Tied to both SEL and Health Standards our program structure includes an interactive e-learning lesson prior to the classroom visit from the Candor Health educators, whole and small group work infused with games, activities and discussions and an app-based post activity to help assessments for teachers. Watch a short video and learn more:
Aligns to National Health Standards and Illinois Health and SEL Standards. See Complete Details >
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Funded in whole or in part by:
Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery through a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Chicago High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas
