Substance Awareness

A comprehensive lesson exploring the biological journey of alcohol through the human body, the factors influencing Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), and the scientific methods used for testing. Students will analyze how alcohol disrupts various body systems and the physiological consequences of intoxication.

Students synthesize their learning to create a 'Resistance Blueprint,' identifying personal social triggers and pre-committing to mental scripts for future high-pressure moments.

An examination of groupthink and the bystander effect, focusing on the difficulty of being the lone dissenter in high-pressure social situations.

Students identify and categorize common psychological manipulation tactics used in peer groups, such as gaslighting and guilt-tripping, through text-based case studies.

An exploration of the adolescent brain's dopamine reward system and why social validation often outweighs logical risk assessment during the teenage years.

Students differentiate between direct (explicit) and subtle (implicit) social pressures, analyzing how social environments create unspoken rules for behavior.

A culminating simulation where students rotate through rapid-fire role-play stations, applying appropriate refusal or exit strategies for unique high-risk contexts.

Shifting focus from self to others, students learn how to step in when they see a peer being pressured, practicing specific phrases and actions to disrupt the dynamic.

Students develop logistical strategies for removing themselves from compromising situations, including pre-planned excuses and reliance on a 'designated ally'.

This lesson focuses on identifying non-verbal and subtle forms of peer pressure, such as gaslighting or exclusion tactics, and learning to recognize boundary violations.

Students analyze common post-secondary social environments to identify potential pressure points and risk factors involving substances. The class maps out 'heat zones' in college and workplace settings.

A 60-minute workshop for adults and professionals focused on the foundational principles of substance use prevention, its impact on community health, and actionable strategies for fostering healthier environments.

A 30-minute group session for adult SUD IOP participants introducing the foundational principles of surrender, hope, and action in recovery.

Students learn the DSM-5 criteria for Cannabis Use Disorder and identify resources for support and cessation.

Students learn about the digestive metabolism of THC, timing differences between ingestion and inhalation, and associated overdose risks.

Students review links between high-potency cannabis and mental health issues, emphasizing the difference between correlation and causation.

Students examine the respiratory effects of combustible cannabis versus vaporization, including EVALI and tar inhalation evidence.

Students analyze charts comparing THC percentages from the 1970s to modern concentrates, discussing how concentration shifts change biological impact.

Students synthesize their learning to create a 'Resistance Blueprint,' identifying personal social triggers and pre-committing to mental scripts for future high-pressure moments.

An examination of groupthink and the bystander effect, focusing on the difficulty of being the lone dissenter in high-pressure social situations.

Students identify and categorize common psychological manipulation tactics used in peer groups, such as gaslighting and guilt-tripping, through text-based case studies.

An exploration of the adolescent brain's dopamine reward system and why social validation often outweighs logical risk assessment during the teenage years.

Students differentiate between direct (explicit) and subtle (implicit) social pressures, analyzing how social environments create unspoken rules for behavior.

A culminating simulation where students rotate through rapid-fire role-play stations, applying appropriate refusal or exit strategies for unique high-risk contexts.

Shifting focus from self to others, students learn how to step in when they see a peer being pressured, practicing specific phrases and actions to disrupt the dynamic.

Students develop logistical strategies for removing themselves from compromising situations, including pre-planned excuses and reliance on a 'designated ally'.

This lesson focuses on identifying non-verbal and subtle forms of peer pressure, such as gaslighting or exclusion tactics, and learning to recognize boundary violations.

Students analyze common post-secondary social environments to identify potential pressure points and risk factors involving substances. The class maps out 'heat zones' in college and workplace settings.

This lesson empowers teens and young adults to make informed decisions about a drug-free lifestyle by understanding the dangers of drug abuse and building refusal skills.

Investigates evidence-based treatment options and community recovery ecosystems, culminating in a resource mapping project.

Focuses on prescription management, including secure storage, dosage adherence, and safe disposal methods to prevent diversion.

Trains students to identify overdose signs and participate in simulations covering Naloxone administration and Good Samaritan laws.

Utilizes real-world case studies to trace pathways to dependency and evaluates social determinants of health and genetic predispositions.

Students explore the pharmacokinetics of opioids, focusing on interaction with mu-opioid receptors and the impact on the brain's reward system and structural changes.

This lesson empowers teens and young adults to make informed decisions about a drug-free lifestyle by understanding the dangers of drug abuse and building refusal skills.

Investigates evidence-based treatment options and community recovery ecosystems, culminating in a resource mapping project.

Focuses on prescription management, including secure storage, dosage adherence, and safe disposal methods to prevent diversion.

Trains students to identify overdose signs and participate in simulations covering Naloxone administration and Good Samaritan laws.

Utilizes real-world case studies to trace pathways to dependency and evaluates social determinants of health and genetic predispositions.

Students explore the pharmacokinetics of opioids, focusing on interaction with mu-opioid receptors and the impact on the brain's reward system and structural changes.