Preventing Marijuana Use Among Youth and Young Adults
Marijuana use is a major problem among today’s youth. Since marijuana use can have long-lasting effects on young people’s health, schools should address social norms and perceptions that marijuana is harmless, while promoting refusal skills.
Course Highlight: Other Drugs
Other Drugs is an intervention offered by 3rd Millennium Classrooms for students with current or past experiences with illicit drugs and/or prescription misuse. It can be used as a prevention course, especially for younger populations who may be faced with peer pressure to start using illicit prescription drugs. Other Drugs covers the main drug classes of: […]
Alcohol and Binge Drinking in College
Binge drinking is a common problem on many college and university campuses. Many college students see alcohol consumption as a normal part of partying and college life. They see drinking as a way to explore their newfound freedom and independence. However, harmful drinking and underage drinking can pose serious risks to students’ health, safety, and […]
What are Depressants?
How do depressants work? Depressants work on the nervous system, “depressing” the nervous system and lowering the body’s basic functions and brain activity. They slow down the neurotransmitters that allow your brain to communicate with the rest of the nerves in your body. This usually results in a feeling of relaxation, drowsiness, or mellowness. Depressants […]
Tips for Internet Safety Month
June is Internet Safety Month, and we’d like to highlight some tips for parents and educators.
Stay Safe this Fourth of July
Alcohol sales and social drinking trends have largely returned to pre-pandemic patterns, and summer celebrations continue to be a popular time for gatherings with family and friends. Traditionally, July 4th is a big drinking day, so for many around the nation, alcohol will likely be involved. Whether you’re hosting a cookout, heading to a fireworks […]
What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is intentional violent or aggressive behavior. Forms of domestic violence include intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and other abusive behaviors. Domestic violence is often used as a means of power and control, typically by one intimate partner against another. This includes physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence, and emotional abuse, and its […]
Alcohol Awareness: April as a Month of Educational Empowerment
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependencies (NCADD) established Alcohol Awareness Month in 1987 to combat the nation’s number one public health problem, alcoholism. Alcohol Awareness Month aims to help correct social norms by encouraging, educating and empowering individuals and communities on alcoholism and recovery. Designating a month of awareness provides the opportunity for all branches of […]
Recurrent Red Zone Indicates Colleges Still Have a Long Way to Go in Preventing Sexual Assaults
The period of time between the beginning of the fall semester and Thanksgiving break has become known as the Red Zone. During this time, there are more sexual assaults on college campuses in the U.S. than at any other time of year. One particularly assertive way to spread awareness at the start of a new term is for […]
Teens and Dating Violence
No one is immune to dating violence. In fact, there are multiple risk factors for both guys and gals alike. One in three teens in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner. According to LoveIsRespect.org, violent behavior typically begins between the ages of 12 and 18. As […]