Is Vaping a Gateway Drug for Marijuana?
It’s no secret that teen e-cigarette use, or vaping, has skyrocketed in recent years. According to the 2018 National Youth Tobacco Survey, there was a 78% increase among high schoolers and a 48% increase among middle schoolers who used e-cigarettes. Rates rose so much that the FDA declared teen vaping an epidemic, and many states […]
5 Tips For Increasing Community Engagement
Looking for proven ways to engage your community? Courses like Nicotine 101, Alcohol Wise, Cyberbullying Courses, Wellbeing 101, and Academic Integrity help participants build awareness, make informed decisions, and create positive change. Did you know research shows that the more community support a school has, the better its students perform and the more success a […]
5 Tips to Start the School Year Off Right
Students are about to be flooding into your classroom again. While this is exciting, it can also be overwhelming. Whether this is your first time in a classroom or you are a seasoned veteran, we hope you find these tips useful as you start this new year. Here are 5 practical steps you can take […]
Is Human Trafficking Happening in Your Classroom?
You’ve probably been in school for a little bit by this point and gotten to know your students better. Do any of your students seem “off”? Maybe they don’t quite meet your eyes when they talk to you or they have already had some unexcused absences?
Evidence-Based Practices: Motivational Interviewing
At 3rd Millennium Classrooms, we strive to have evidence-based practices incorporated into all of our courses. One of these practices is Motivational Interviewing.
Vaping Can Be Deadly. Learn the Signs.
There are reports all over the news about people dying from e-cigarette use. In just a little more than a month, 7 people across the nation have died due to vaping-related causes. This recent rise in deaths reminds us of the dangers of vaping and that it needs to be taken seriously and cannot be […]
The Three Most Effective Approaches to Treating Alcoholism
While there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, several evidence-based approaches have shown promising results in addressing alcohol misuse. Research has found that educational lectures and films, general alcoholism counseling, and some traditional psychotherapy approaches tend to be less effective than more targeted interventions. Among the approaches that have demonstrated strong results are brief intervention, social skills […]
The Crucial First Weeks of College: Addressing Underage Drinking
The first six to ten weeks of college are the most crucial for freshmen. While a student’s participation in underage drinking does not necessarily predict their academic future, it certainly has an impact on it. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) estimates that about 1,519 college students ages 18 to 24 die from […]
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention
According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), more than 250,000 people are sexually assaulted each year in the United States. Combatting these statistics and making a difference in someone’s life takes only a few simple steps as we observe Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month this April. “It’s not always easy to […]
The Misuse of Adderall Continues to Skyrocket
Adderall is a highly misused prescription medication, particularly among college students. This addictive stimulant exhibits effects similar to those of cocaine and can have just as extreme withdrawal symptoms, as well. With finals coming up, the number of students taking Adderall is at an all-time high, and so are the addiction rates.