Back   Subject: Alcohol-Tobacco-Drugs   Title Source Type of Material #1 Drug Cost  University of Nebraska  4-H Resources  Subject: Alcohol-Tobacco-Drugs Description Youth will calculate and understand monetary costs associated with tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use.  #2 Is it Worth the Risk? Health Rocks! Grab and Go  National 4-H Council  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Resources  Subject: Alcohol-Tobacco-Drugs Description Teens have reached a stage in their life where they feel independent and are making very critical decisions that can affect them for a lifetime. Being able to weigh various options using their own judgment with input from others, and coming to an independent conclusion based on input, alternatives, and consequences are all part of healthy development.  #3 My Social Life: HealthRocks!  National 4-H Council  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Resources  Subject: Alcohol-Tobacco-Drugs Description Youth are part of a very complex social structure. They often spend a great deal more time with peers and friends than with family. Peers have a lot of influence on how they act, think, and make choices. In this complex structure, there can be several levels, or social categories.  #4 Tools for Schools--Meth Prevention Education Program  Montana State University  4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Resources  Subject: Alcohol-Tobacco-Drugs Description Meth is one of the most dangerous drugs available to young people today, especially in rural areas. “Tools for Schools” was developed in partnership with the Montana Office of Public Instruction and the Montana Department of Justice to provide easy-to-use PowerPoint programs for community educators to use with middle and high-school youth. Tools for Schools (and communities) is a set of creative and dynamic programs that draw upon research in positive youth development to bring a message of hope and empowerment to youth as they wrestle with the difficult choices and issues that confront them daily--especially related to drugs. Four programs are aimed at 6-8th grade youth and 6 programs are targeted to high school youth. There is an interactive "Jeopardy-style" game at the end to test knowledge gained. These programs help youth explore positive alternatives to drug use, given suggestions for helping friends or family members who may be involved in drug use, provide support for resistance skills, and give insights into understanding media influences on daily decision-making. Participants in these programs tell us that they retain important information, know how to help friends who might be involved with drugs, and indicate that they are very unlikely to get involved in drugs in the future (aspirations). Topics include meth basics, weight loss, body image, friendships, family relationships, sports, and community impacts.