Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents

Engaging the Community in Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents Explore Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents. For many years there has been an ongoing discussion about drug free schools. Many resources have been invested in strengthening school programs, providing teacher training and materials, and surveying of student drug use. Schools have been blamed forRead more about Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents[…]

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Research-Based Prevention Programs

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Research-Based Prevention Programs: A Community Perspective Explore information on Research Based Prevention Programs. The chapter outlines the importance of conserving prevention resources. One way to do that is to acquire and use prevention programs and materials that have an evaluation record of effectiveness. Reflecting on the information presented in this article, how effectiveRead more about Evaluating the Effectiveness of Research-Based Prevention Programs[…]

Adventure-Based Programs To Empowering Youth

Adventure-Based Programs To Empowering Youth and Preventing Substance Abuse Explore Outward Bound. Outward Bound is an organization devoted to promoting personal growth through adventure activities with physical and emotional challenges. It has over 50 schools and centers throughout the world. Participants are challenged with activities that push their “comfort zone,” testing their strength of character, andRead more about Adventure-Based Programs To Empowering Youth[…]

Culturally Responsive Prevention Strategies (LGBTQ Community)

Culturally Responsive Prevention Strategies for Substance Abuse in the LGBTQ Community Drug abuse problems are found to vary in nature and extent among the various subgroups in the population. In the same way, cultural differences require various prevention strategies be used with different cultural groups. Discuss prevention within the LGBTQ community after viewing the webinar.Read more about Culturally Responsive Prevention Strategies (LGBTQ Community)[…]

Effective Prevention Strategies For Adolescents

Prevention Strategies For Adolescents Read the following article Preventing Drug Misuse and Addiction: The Best Strategy and analyze prevention strategies for adolescents. After evaluating the recommendations provided in the article, describe what you feel are the top 3 most helpful evidence-based prevention strategies. What is the least helpful prevention strategy and why? Sample Solution Effective Prevention StrategiesRead more about Effective Prevention Strategies For Adolescents[…]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Effective Substance Abuse Prevention Strategies by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Discuss the substance abuse prevention methods recommended by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found at https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/prevention. Which do you think would be the most effective and why? Sample Solution Substance abuse prevention methods recommended by the Substance AbuseRead more about Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)[…]

Cohesive Substance Abuse Prevention Program Proposal

Cohesive Substance Abuse Prevention Program Proposal: Utilizing the Strategic Prevention Framework Model Assignment: Throughout this course, you have utilized the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) model to develop a program addressing some aspect of substance abuse prevention. Project Timeline Focus Assignment Week 1 Focus COMPLETED Week 2 Assess Needs COMPLETED Week 3 Build Capacity COMPLETED WeekRead more about Cohesive Substance Abuse Prevention Program Proposal[…]

Implementation Action Plan and Evaluation Strategy

Implementation Action Plan and Evaluation Strategy for Substance Abuse Prevention Program Assignment: Application Analysis: Implement & Evaluate Throughout this course, you will utilize the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) model to develop a program addressing some aspect of substance abuse prevention. Project Timeline Focus Assignment Week 1 Focus COMPLETED Week 2 Assess Needs COMPLETED Week 3Read more about Implementation Action Plan and Evaluation Strategy[…]