Using Technology Alongside In-Person Interactions
On their own, web-based programs can help people make important changes in behavior. In addition, many criminal justice agencies integrate technology with in-person interactions to reinforce and strengthen the impact of intervention programs.
Reducing High-Risk Drinking in First and Second Year College Students
A recent study on 3rd Millennium Classrooms’ course Alcohol-Wise found that underclassmen who took the course reduced their peak BAC by 36% and their peak number of standard drinks by 30% while the control group reported a non-significant increase in peak drinking and a non-significant reduction in peak BAC. Excessive alcohol use is one of the leading causes of […]
College Students & Marijuana: Skipping Classes, Lower GPAs, & Late Graduation
A new study reports that college students who use marijuana during their first year of college have a tendency to consistently skip classes. As a result, their GPAs suffer and late graduation can eventually become a reality. “The more frequently a student uses marijuana, the more they tend to skip class, earn lower grades, and graduate later,” say […]
New Study Focuses on Drug, Alcohol Assessment Tool for Counseling DWI Offenders
A recent publication in Addiction Science & Clinical Practice demonstrates how 3rd Millennium Classrooms is helping to change behavior and reduce the risks associated with alcohol and drug use by operators of motor vehicles. By incorporating evidence-based practices in motivational interviewing counseling sessions and by simplifying alcohol and drug risk assessments with the 3rdMil DWI/DUI Assessment, clients with DWI, DUI […]
Benefits of Using Evidence-Based Behavior Change Strategies in Schools
Changing behavior is much easier when the right tools and resources are used. This is especially true when you apply evidence-based practices. All of 3rd Millennium Classrooms’ prevention and intervention courses incorporate evidence-based strategies, which are proven to be effective and designed specifically with middle and high school students and staff in mind.
Sex Trafficking and the COVID-19 Pandemic
How do stay-at-home orders, closed businesses, restricted movement, and quarantining affect traffickers and their victims? You might think that it would slow down, but the reality is that trafficking does not stop. In fact, as with other disasters, the COVID-19 pandemic has created new “opportunities” for traffickers.
Preventing Marijuana Use Among Youth and Young Adults
Marijuana use is a major problem in 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 […]