Extension
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| 2022 - Substance Use Prevention and Recovery General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2022.4) | 0 |
Number of program participants undergoing the Botvin LifeSkills Training |
| 2022.3) | 63 |
Number of program participants who intend to change behavior to use destigmatized language |
| 2022.2) | 0 |
Number of program participants that improved their understanding of substance use by attending “Addiction 101” |
| 2022.1) | 272 |
Number of community partners that have gained awareness of the problem and impacts of substance use in the community as a result of Extension efforts |
| 2022.7) | 45 |
Number of students indicating that they developed a better understanding of the consequences of substance use (legal, health, emotional, and financial) |
| 2022.5) | 0 |
Number of program participants in Recovering Your Finances |
| 2022.6) | 47 |
Number of students that completed the Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours Program |
Author: Brooke Hogancamp
Major Program: Substance Use Prevention and Recovery General
Substance Misuse Disorder and Prevention are an ongoing concern in Carlisle County. Research shows that substance misuse can cause permanent changes in a developing brain, potentially leading to mental health struggles and addiction disorders later in life. Carlisle County FCS Extension, and the Carlisle County School System collaborated to present "Truth & Consequences: The Choice is Yours" (T&C) to 8th grade students and their guardians as a tool to demonstrate the pote
