A Program of Youthful Living & Learning Center (YLLC)

Drug & Alcohol Awareness Class

Helping young people make healthy, informed decisions by building life skills, goal setting, and decision-making skills that last a lifetime.

Our Mission

To educate youth about the health, legal, academic, and social consequences of alcohol and drug use while developing the confidence and skills to make positive choices.

The most effective prevention programs focus on building life skills, goal setting, and decision-making rather than relying only on scare tactics.

Topics Covered

Understanding alcohol, tobacco, vaping, cannabis, and other drugs

How substances affect the brain and body

Peer pressure and refusal skills

Building self-esteem and confidence

Making healthy decisions

Goal setting and future planning

Mental health, stress management, and healthy coping skills

Healthy friendships and positive relationships

Community resources and where to get help

Interactive Activities

Hands-on, engaging learning experiences:

Group discussions

Team-building exercises

Role-playing real-life situations

Guest speakers (health professionals or people in recovery)

Goal-setting workshops

Family education nights

Program Outcomes

Students will:

Understand the risks of substance use.

Learn how to resist peer pressure.

Build communication and leadership skills.

Develop healthy coping strategies.

Create a personal success plan for school, work, and life.

Evidence-Based Models

Project ALERT

Too Good for Drugs

Texas A&M THRIVE Curriculum

These programs use interactive lessons that emphasize life skills, healthy decision-making, and refusal skills, and can serve as evidence-based models for a youth center.

Empowering Youth to Make Healthy Choices

Support the Drug & Alcohol Awareness Program and help young people build the confidence, knowledge, and skills to choose a healthy, substance-free future.

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