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 as a resource for creating a drug and alcohol awareness campaign at your school or when working with a student who has a family member who abuses drugs or alcohol.
WHEN DO YOU USE IT?
Use this Web site for general education purposes or when a student specifically shares a concern about someone using drugs or alcohol.
WHY DO YOU USE IT?
This Web site is great to use with students because it is simple to use and offers simple steps to follow when confronted with drugs and alcohol.
WHO DO YOU INVOLVE?
This Web site could also be used by teachers to help in planning a drug and alcohol abuse prevention campaign with the students.
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.