Our Approach

 

Using first hand personal experience to illustrate important topics in prevention we create a memorable educational experience to help students make healthy choices.

 

We cover the progression of Addiction by walking students through our experience with substances from an early age to the consequences of late stage addiction. We cover topics related to risk factors including family history, brain development, physiological and psychological changes, the impact on relationships and the overall progression of addiction. Throughout our story we also illustrate opportunities for prevention and intervention.

 

Students learn from the experiences of someone who became addicted to substances. We walk them through the decisions we made and how they impacted our lives. We also discuss how addiction impacts relationships, families, communities, and our culture on a large scale. We also discuss how someone struggling with addiction can find help.

 

 

Key Topics

 

Decision making and the developing brain

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Why people use alcohol and other drugs

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How substance use impacts brain development

 

How genetic history can increase the risk of substance abuse

 

Psychological and physiological impact of substance use

 

Social norms and misperceptions about substance use

 

The progression of addiction

 

How to help someone struggling with substance abuse

 

Warning signs, early intervention and prevention

 

Cultural messages about substance use

 

Building supportive relationships

 

Resources to prevent and treat substance abuse

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Life in recovery

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Pricing

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Pricing for School and Community Programs

First Presentation: $800

Each Subsequent Presentation Within the Same Day: $400

Customized Presentations for Multiple Classes or Locations: Variable Pricing

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Customizable Presentations, Topics, and Formats Available

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Please call or email us to discuss your needs and collaborate on a program designed for your school