An interactive one hour presentation designed to teach students about the different types of prescription drugs, how they work and how to stay safe.
An interactive one hour presentation designed to teach students about the impact of marijuana on the developing teen brain, the effects of high potency marijuana and how to be safe as it relates to the growing prevalence of marijuana products that can often be difficult to identify.
An interactive one hour presentation designed to teach students about the impact of alcohol on the body and brain, how to manage peer pressure and how to cope with stress and anxiety in a healthy manner.
In an effort to engage youth in prevention and coalition leadership, the Alliance began a youth initiative in 2016. With input from young people from across Oakland County, PEEPs (Peers Educating and Empowering Peers) was formed. This unique group brings together coalition youth members to promote healthy lifestyles through prevention education across Oakland County with a special focus on youth empowering events.
Prime for Life is a self-evaluation based program that allows participants to reflect on their decision making, learn to protect what is important to them and dive deep into how high-risk choices with substance use impacts different aspects of life. It includes 4-8 hours of content, a private workbook to complete activities and a step-by-step process of how to create goals for a more positive future. This program can be used as a prevention tool, as well as an intervention for students who are displaying at risk behaviors.