Alternatives to violent acts are explored and weighed. They will develop strong, positive refusal skills, and will explore all of the dangers of alcohol and other related drug use. Who Use Drugs and the Media as it Relates to Substance Abuse, Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs. Students analyze their personal values and study how values held by a community affect members of the group. They are shown how to accept and form positive values.
Students learn to focus on their strengths and to learn to accept their weaknesses.
They explore their feeling about themselves and recognize how their interests can lead to positive goals. Resistance to bullying and dealing with cliques are also discussed. The types of drugs are discussed, as well as signs of use and effects on the body. Tobacco and alcohol are shown to be gateway drugs. Dangers of use are defined and the consequences of underage drinking and smoking are explored.