Extension
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| 2022 - Substance Use Prevention and Recovery General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2022.6) | 147 |
Number of students that completed the Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours Program |
| 2022.5) | 0 |
Number of program participants in Recovering Your Finances |
| 2022.4) | 0 |
Number of program participants undergoing the Botvin LifeSkills Training |
| 2022.3) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
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) | 107 |
Number of students indicating that they developed a better understanding of the consequences of substance use (legal, health, emotional, and financial) |
Author: Brittany Thomas
Major Program: Substance Use Prevention and Recovery General
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), early use of drugs increases a person’s chances of more serious drug abuse and addiction. Drugs change brains, and this can lead to addiction and other serious problems. Because of this, preventing early use of drugs or alcohol may reduce the risk of progressing to later abuse and addiction. The number of diverted prescriptions and illegal drugs, overdoses, thefts, arrests, court cases, and medical/financial consequences of dr
