Risk Reduction and Drug Prevention for Youth
Empower Young Minds, Transform Young Lives
Provide participants with the knowledge and skills to empower young people to make healthy choices.
Course Overview
Defining Risk Reduction and Drug Prevention
Prevalence and Impact of Substance Use in Youth Populations
Risk and Protective Factors
The Role of Professionals in Preventing Drug Use
Test Your Knowledge 1
The Science of Addiction and the Adolescent Brain
Psychosocial Factors in Youth Drug Use
Developmental Stages and Vulnerabilities
Substance Use Disorders
Test Your Knowledge 2
Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Prevention
Effective School-Based and Community-Based Prevention Programs
Parent and Family Involvement in Prevention
Peer-led Prevention Programs
Test Your Knowledge 3
Understanding Harm Reduction
Practical Harm Reduction Strategies
Building Safe Spaces for Youth to Discuss Substance Use
Collaborating with Healthcare Providers
Test Your Knowledge 4
Resilience and Protective Factors
Developing Coping Mechanisms
Promoting Mental Health
Goal-Setting and Life Planning
Test Your Knowledge 5
Participants will be able to:
Gain a deep understanding of the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to drug use.
Learn proven methods to reduce substance abuse risk and promote healthy behaviors.
Discover how to strengthen young people's resilience and foster positive relationships.