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Power to Succeed
Understanding the Problems of

Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drugs

Not only does this program educate teens about the dangers associated with tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, prescription drugs and other common street drugs, but also the illustrations and true stories empower teens to avoid experimenting with drugs.

6th - 12th Grade Outline for a 1 Hour Program

Portions of the program will be cut if less than one hour.

Introduction:  Dreams and Goals - Game

Choices you make now will affect your future dreams and goals.

Addiction - Game / Object Lesson

An illustration is used to help students understand the dangers of developing a tolerance to drugs as well as the all consuming power of addiction.

Your Power To Succeed is to not even start.

Methamphetamine - Faces of Meth

Meth is one of the most highly addictive drugs.

It can cause physical problems as well as serious psychological problems.

Students will be amazed as they view before and after pictures of people who have used Meth.

Cocaine - True Story

Getting high on cocaine is easy, but avoiding the addictive power is not.

Some have become addicted to cocaine the first time they try it.

Kicking an addiction to cocaine is extremely difficult for many people.

Prescription Drugs - Discussion

If the prescription is not yours, it is not safe and it is not legal.

Combined with alcohol, it could become deadly.

Abusing prescription drugs can lead to a serious addiction.

Marijuana - Discussion

Not everyone goes from use to abuse to addiction - but some do.

Can Alter brain function, resulting in memory loss and lower grades

Leading reason why teens go into treatment.

Alcohol - Game / True Story

It is illegal for minors to buy, possess, or  transport alcohol.

Volunteers demonstrate how alcohol can impair coordination by playing a game of catch while wearing goggles that simulate being under the influence.

True story shows how alcohol use can impact your future, your family and relationships.

Tobacco - Slide Show / Object Lesson / True Story

Review of tobacco warning labels around the world. All countries, all languages - Tobacco is hazardous to your health.

Object lesson and true story show the dangers to your health and effects on your family and relationships.

What if your friend is using? - Discussion

Real friends don't want their friends to get hurt. Talk to your friend. Avoid using. Get help.

Survey

A voluntary, anonymous survey is offered at the conclusion.

Aim for Success tabulates the surveys and sends a report of the results and comments from students.

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