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Substance Abuse Prevention Resources for Late Middle School, Early High School Youth

Substance Abuse Prevention Resources for Late Middle School, Early High School Youth. CROSSROADS: Partners in Drug Abuse Prevention. Past Year Use From: 2011 Monitoring the Future national data. Marijuana 8 th grade 12.5%, 10 th grade 28.8% 12 th grade 36.4%

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Substance Abuse Prevention Resources for Late Middle School, Early High School Youth

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  1. Substance Abuse Prevention Resources for Late Middle School, Early High School Youth CROSSROADS: Partners in Drug Abuse Prevention

  2. Past Year UseFrom: 2011 Monitoring the Future national data • Marijuana • 8th grade 12.5%, • 10th grade 28.8% • 12th grade 36.4% • 11.4% of 2011 seniors reported using K2/Spice • AlcoholBeen Drunk • 8thgrade 26.9%, 10.5% • 10th grade 49.8% 28.8% • 12th grade 63.5% 42.2%

  3. Past 30-Day UseFrom: 2011 Monitoring the Future national data • Marijuana • 8th grade 7.2% • 10th grade 17.6% • 12th grade 22.6% • AlcoholBeen Drunk • 8th grade 12.7% 4.4% • 10th grade 27.2% 13.7% • 12th grade 40.0% 25.0%

  4. The Developing Adolescent Brain

  5. CROSSROADS- Built on Proven Prevention Strategies • Positive social norms • Beliefs about consequences • Making good decisions • Resisting pressure • Goal-setting • Healthy commitments • Accurate knowledge about drugs

  6. Key Features of CROSSROADS • Multiple resources available • Interactive, engaging • Relevant content • Multiple peer-leadership options • Adaptable • Full program to single activities • Settings • Audience

  7. Our Partnerships New Hanover County—free materials, training • New Hanover County Schools • Education-focused non-profits • Others Surrounding Areas • For purchase at significant discounts • Free training All Others • Purchase

  8. Contact Us • Website www.crossroadsprevention.com • Email crossroadsprevention@uncw.edu • Phone (910) 962-7432 or Toll-Free at 866-215-6204 Coordinator: Diane Edwards—Email edwardsd@uncw.edu

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