Our substance abuse prevention program uses Life Skills Training - Botvins to combat the rise of use among youth in Southern Illinois. Our work offers decision-making practice, anxiety coping skills, and social and communication skills to better improve self-image so youth can make healthy choices later in life.
Topics covered include:
- Ways to talk to youth about drug and alcohol use
- Managing expectations around use
- Appropriate youth and parent behaviors in and out of the house
- Signs of abuse among peers
