We spoke to several classes at different schools to find out if our existing programs had any impact on their use of alcohol. They told us that existing programs had no effect on their alcohol usage. We then asked what elements would be needed in a program that would have an effect on their use of alcohol. The DRY2K Program is developed and aimed at high school seniors in an attempt to reduce their desire for alcohol. The program was developed specifically to contain all of the elements that the students who assisted us said needed to be in any effective program.
Students then participate in a hands-on demonstration of the effects of intoxication.
This is a well-rounded program, which is both informative and emotional. The revised high school education program has received positive comments on evaluations from the students who have viewed the presentation. The explanation of the Zero Tolerance Laws and the stories of the victims involved in the car crashes were a few of the elements they enjoyed the most. The strength of this program is that it is easily adaptable for use by law enforcement or other groups. In Fontana, one officer spent only one month in a classroom environment giving this presentation to nearly 2000 high school students.