Substance Use Resources & Support
Substance Use Prevention Campaign
October 2022
Week 1- What is Prevention?
The adolescent brain is rapidly developing and is more vulnerable to alcohol and drugs than adult brains, which increases young people’s chances of developing a substance use disorder. “What is Prevention” explains that prevention is about delaying the onset of first use, or pushing it back as long as possible in order to protect young brains.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Sj78uJU0Pk
Week 2- Age Matters
Research shows that 90% of people with a substance use disorder began using drugs and alcohol before the age of 18. In this video, teens will learn the importance of protecting their brain from substance use disorders by delaying the age of first use.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09OjMK3PHuU
Week 3- Mind Your Genes
We often hear that addiction can run in families, and it has been shown that genetics account for 50% of a person’s likelihood of developing an addiction. However, the risk is also influenced by individual choices. Information is power. In this video, we learn how to mind our genes to avoid developing an addiction.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgmHC6qlmzY
Week 4- 12 Things Parents Can do to Prevent Addiction
Video viewing in classrooms: Middle & High
Vaping: The Hit Your Brain Takes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aasKIDz9ZX4
Addiction, Episode 1: The Hijacker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKjBKDdg6d4
Addiction, Episode 2: Whirlpools of Risk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Epc5JLKPMmw
Addiction, Episode 3: Understanding Severity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyHVSNlwCtU
Addiction, Episode 4: Don’t Wait for “Rock Bottom”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8-yObE0M_Q