Focus of the Comprehensive Training Program

Provide participants with the knowledge and skills to empower young people to make healthy choices.

Course curriculum

    1. Course Overview

    1. Defining Risk Reduction and Drug Prevention

    2. Prevalence and Impact of Substance Use in Youth Populations

    3. Risk and Protective Factors

    4. The Role of Professionals in Preventing Drug Use

    5. Test Your Knowledge 1

    1. The Science of Addiction and the Adolescent Brain

    2. Psychosocial Factors in Youth Drug Use

    3. Developmental Stages and Vulnerabilities

    4. Substance Use Disorders

    5. Test Your Knowledge 2

    1. Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Prevention

    2. Effective School-Based and Community-Based Prevention Programs

    3. Parent and Family Involvement in Prevention

    4. Peer-led Prevention Programs

    5. Test Your Knowledge 3

    1. Understanding Harm Reduction

    2. Practical Harm Reduction Strategies

    3. Building Safe Spaces for Youth to Discuss Substance Use

    4. Collaborating with Healthcare Providers

    5. Test Your Knowledge 4

    1. Resilience and Protective Factors

    2. Developing Coping Mechanisms

    3. Promoting Mental Health

    4. Goal-Setting and Life Planning

    5. Test Your Knowledge 5

About this course

  • $12.00
  • 27 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

Course Targets

Participants will be able to:

The Science Behind Substance Abuse

Gain a deep understanding of the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to drug use.

Evidence-Based Prevention Strategies

Learn proven methods to reduce substance abuse risk and promote healthy behaviors.

Building Resilience and Protective Factors

Discover how to strengthen young people's resilience and foster positive relationships.