Classes are offered in English and Spanish. The sessions run about two hours long, twice a week, with English classes eight hours total and Spanish classes for ten hours. The Hispanic community has shown a great interest in the program. The National Guard instructors address drug prevention skills that will assist parents in guiding their children through the tough adolescent years to become drug-free young adults. The workshop uses a video program and group discussions.
Instructors give specific tips on recognizing the symptoms of drug usage in children.
They present practical skill training in refusal. Then discuss the communication skills parents will need to effect a positive change. Its goal is to train the participants in the skills, attitudes and abilities they may need to get their children through the adolescent years without significant drug or alcohol use. In the event that their child does develop an alcohol or drug problem, the participant is presented with a framework for recognizing the problem and dealing with it effectively. Mini Workshop 1 develops basic awareness.