| 2012 will bring many changes to the programs I have presented since 2005 when Drug Abuse Recognition & Prevention began. Listening to parent participants, school professionals and experts in the field of public health, the first change is the prevention focus of my community programs. All community presentations and parent workshops will focus more on Primary Prevention: strategies that reduce access of drugs and alcohol to youth in order to stop use before it begins such as community policy changes and parenting techniques. Reacting to adolescent problems after they arise is not prevention. But over time, community changes can bring about reduction of youth substance abuse. More to come... Marilyn |
| MEMBERSHIPS / ASSOCIATION AFFILIATES: Burlington Drug & Alcohol Task Force Youth Risk Behavior Survey Consortium MA Partners In Prevention Middlesex Sheriff's Office New York DWI |
| Listen to What Parents Have to Say...... "Your classes gave me the information and the strength to confront and try to educate our older son. More importantly though, this has opened up discussions with our younger children as well and I know I am much more aware now and I believe that gives me some power!" “Thank you very much. I feel I dodged a bullet this week. I know the drug war is not over in my own home but today was a big step for me. I feel like I got my son back a little rather than seeing him continue to drift away. You are a godsend. God Bless you.” “I remain in awe of the wonderful work you are doing, your innovative and creative approach! The communities and youth of the North Shore are very lucky to have a motivational speaker of your caliber and insight so close and available to us!” “Thanks again so much. You have made a difference to me and my family. When I see flashes of maturity in our son, we talk, talk, talk. I think slowly we are getting through. I can’t say yet how things will work out but I am hopeful now and a few months ago, I wasn’t.” “Thank you so much….you were educational, funny, insightful and understanding of all the battles we fight as parents, not just with our kids who like to challenge the rules but with society in general and parents who might not be on the same page as us.” “I want to thank you very much for your informative and interesting series of workshops! I learned so much from them, I just can’ t tell you! I will be thinking about your presentations for years to come. Already I can’t stop sharing what I’ve learned with friends that I run into.” “The information about moldable teenagers that we can’t give up on is good news, and important to pass along. That’s how positive change begins. With good communication about solutions to problems that many, many people have.” |
1-Evening Community Education Workshops "RAISING HEALTHY TEENS"- Parenting skills, parent-teen communication and other prevention strategies complete this comprehensive drug education presentation. "MOLDING OUR CHILDREN'S FUTURE"- The effect of alcohol on adolescent brain development and improving academic potential. "WEEDING OUT THE FACTS"- A science-based presentation on the effects of marijuana and community prevention efforts. *May also be presented to parents and teens together! "HEALTHY CHOICES FOR THE PERFORMANCE-DRIVEN TEEN"- Young people perceive prescription drugs as safe and legal alternatives to illegal drug use. Learn to prevent “self-medicating” to improve academic and athletic performance. "HEALTHY HOME, HEALTHY CHILD"- Teaches parents of elementary through middle school students to prevent inhalant abuse. Includes the proper way to talk to their young children. "GUIDING OUR CHILDREN'S CHOICES"- Especially designed for parents of elementary school students. It covers tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, over-the-counter medications, inhalants. "BRIDGING THE COMMUNICATION GAP"- Teach teens and their parents together about how alcohol affects the adolescent brain differently than the adult brain. *Presented to parents and teens! "MOLDING A HEALTHY ADOLESCENT BRAIN": Parents have the power to increase the capacity of their adolescent's brain and improve their potential in adulthood. "A COMMUNITY APPROACH TO PREVENTION": Learn the best practices for reducing adolescent substance abuse. Research shows us that the most effective efforts to reduce youth drug use and underage drinking is community change. If you want to start a community prevention coalition or increase community involvement in a existing coalition, try this motivational prevention primer. “BUILDING BLOCKS FOR SUCCESS”: Children and adolescents need assets to grow up healthy, caring and responsible. These developmental building blocks are the foundation to becoming a strong, well- adapted adult. Parents can learn how to instill these developmental assets to increase their children’s success! |
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| Marilyn Grifoni Belmonte Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Program Director, Certified Instructor 781-572-1478 Marilyn@DrugAbuseRecognition.com |
| PROGRAM CALENDAR & FEES (Contact Marilyn for more information) |
COMMUNITY PREVENTION PROGRAMS
| 4-session prevention education workshop APPLAUDD: A Prevention Program Learning About Underage Drinking & Drugs- • Session #1 begins with an introduction to parent prevention techniques, adolescent brain development and drugs. • Session #2 covers Prescription drugs, OTC's and inhalants. Parents learn to teach children about “use vs. abuse”. • Session #3 is a science-based presentation on the effects of marijuana on the adolescent brain. • Session #4 covers the affect of underage drinking. Communication techniques, parenting styles and developmental asset building is included. |
| STUDENT PRESENTATIONS: All student programs are in an interactive, "game show" format that encourages participation, questions and discussion. "WHY 21?"- Alcohol abuse and underage drinking. "THE 411 ON DRUGS" - Drugs, includes prescriptions and marijuana. "WHO WILL SAY NO FOR ME?" - Drug and Alcohol Facilitated Sexual Assault Prevention for high school seniors. "GATEWAY DRUGS: ON THE ROAD TO TROUBLE"- Tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and marijuana for middle school students. |
| 2-part community education workshop PROMOTING HEALTHY CHOICES Parents Make a Difference
Prevention techniques Adolescent brain development Communication techniques Effective parenting styles Developmental asset building Prescription drug abuse and OTC's Marijuana and K2 Alcohol Ecstasy Heroin Cocaine Salvia Divinorum and so much more! |