Prevention Academy Saint Joseph's University
Housed within Saint Joseph’s University School of Education and Human Development, Prevention Academy is rooted in the idea of cura personalis, inspiring healthy individuals and communities through the promotion of health and wellness, good decision-making, climate and culture building, and prosocial identity development.
Resources for Parents: Discussing & Preventing Teen Alcohol Use
Helping teens navigate alcohol use and related decisions can be a big concern for parents. Knowing that there are negative effects of the use of alcohol and other drugs on the developing teen brain, parents want to keep their children safe.
What Students Are Saying
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I think it was honestly amazing because it is not talked about enough at all. I feel like people know the effects of doing drugs, smoking, etc. but they don't take in the fact of how serious it is. I have always been against using drugs and smoking because my mother told me that my father and his family struggled with it. I am also very serious about my friends and I always protect them from things like this.
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I think the program was very useful and was very helpful for me currently and as I grow as an individual. It gave me many insights on drugs/alcohol that I was not familiar with in the past.
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I think the program is very helpful because they have used their story to express how drugs affect us and it felt like more of a conversation than just a lecture or talk.
Our mission is to engage students in meaningful conversations about healthy living and informed decision-making, and to support the parents, guardians, and school leaders who play such a vital role in students’ lives. Through our EmpowerED Resources Library, you’ll find a selection of helpful resources to explore.
Listen to Choices Unfiltered Podcast
