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 […]
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 […]
Stay Safe this Fourth of July
The peak in alcohol sales is trending back downward as states start lifting stay-at-home restrictions and we move into the re-opening phase. That’s the good news. Traditionally, July 4th is a big drinking day, so even with social distancing, for many around the nation, alcohol will be involved.
Tips for Internet Safety Month
June is Internet Safety Month, and we’d like to highlight some tips for parents and educators.
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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.
What is Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)?
What is Social Emotional Learning? Social Emotional Learning, or SEL, is a framework that teaches the life skills people need to understand themselves and other people.
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.
