WHAT IS IT ?
In the For Kids Only section of the National Clearinghouse for Drub and Alcohol Information Web site, students will find clear information about how to say no to drugs as well as steps to follow to help someone with a drug or alcohol problem. By clicking on the "How Do I Say No" section, students will find steps to follow if they are offered drugs or alcohol. Students can print off this page and personalize it with their own information. By clicking on the "How Can I Help Someone?" section, students will find additional resources about how to help a friend or family member with a drug or alcohol problem. Counselors can use this page as a tool for educating students about how to respond when drugs or alcohol are offered or when they are worried about a friend or relative using drugs or alcohol.
HOW DO YOU USE IT ?
Use this Web site to learn how to say no to drugs and alcohol or if you are concerned about someone you know who is using drugs or alcohol. Also, this Web site offers useful information to students who know someone, such as a friend or family member, who is using drugs.
WHEN DO YOU USE IT?
Use this Web site before you have been offered drugs or alcohol. It is always good to be prepared.
WHY DO YOU USE IT?
This Web site was specifically designed for students. The information is written clearly. Another nice feature of this Web site is that the information can be found in Spanish and Portuguese as well as English.
WHO DO YOU INVOLVE?
A counselor or teacher could use this Web site as a part of a drug and alcohol prevention education program.
COLLABORATION
School Resource Officer: A school resource officer could use this with students who approach him with concerns that a peer or adult is abusing drugs or alcohol.
CREDIBILITY
The National Clearinghouse for Drug and Alcohol Information was created by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. This government agency's main goal is to protect the health of all Americans and provide essential human services.