YOUTH 1114

 

 
RESOURCES
SCHEDULE A T.R.Y. PRESENTATION here
Are you concerned about your parent's alcohol or drug use?
Visit the "When Your Parents Use Drugs" section to learn more about your parent's drug use 
Are you concerned about your alcohol or drug use?
Visit Alateen
 
 
Join B.A.D.D.
 
INDIVIDUAL click    SCHOOL/GROUP click
 
 
 
 
 
WE ARE
 

 B.A.D.D.

 

 WE PROTECT OUR BRAINS!

 

 
 
 
WE ARE
 

B.A.D.D.

 

WE BELIEVE IN

Caring

Equality

Social Justice

Integrity

Honesty

Responsibility

Restraint

 

 

 WE ARE

 

B.A.D.D.

 

WE ASK QUESTIONS

 

IS IT WORTH IT?

 

· Is this risky?

· What will this mean for my future?

· Am I being pressured?

· How would my parents feel if they found out?

· What other choices do I have?

· Is this consistent with what I value?

 

 

WE ARE

 

  B.A.D.D.

 

WE TAKE ACTION!

 

We support the T.R.Y. Vision and Mission

 

Team Leaders:

·        We create Action Teams of 10 peers each (Team Lead, Co-Lead, and eight peers)

·        We focus our knowledge on Tobacco, Alcohol, Marijuana, Prescription Drugs and Club/Synthetic Drugs 

·        We receive training on how substance abuse affects our lives and the lives of those we care about

·        We discuss substance abuse problems and challenges that we see in our communities

·        We lead our Action Teams in becoming positive role models at school and in the community.

 

Team Leaders, Co-Leaders and Action Teams:

     ·        We create Personal Life and Health Plans to keep us on track for our future

·        We educate our parents

·        We educate our peers 

·        We educate younger children (Health Rocks! Media Detective, Media Ready)

·        We take part in policy change by talking to and writing to our elected government officials

·        We write Letters to the Editor

·        We interview adults and community leaders 

·        We use social media (FB, Twitter, Text) to spread positive messages

·        We participate in National Prevention Activities: National Drug Fact Week; National Kick Butts Day; National Alcohol Awareness Month, Suicide Prevention, Town Hall Meeting and Recovery Month Celebration.

·        We serve the community in many ways: We give away book bags and Christmas gifts; participate in community clean ups and more

·        We have fun: Alcohol and Drug Free dances and events; Leadership retreats

·        We raise funds to support the ongoing efforts of T.R.Y.

 

IN MY OWN WORDS
Youth Commentary
 
Subject: The Butler
 

 

 
Live life like it is your favorite song!

 

 
 
 
 
 

MORE VIDEOS

 
 
Bands Against Destructive Decisions (BADD) Prezi by Caroline!
 
 
 
 
 
 
Love your parents...
 
  
 
 
Are you concerned about your parent's alcohol or drug use?
 
Visit the "When Your Parents Use Drugs" section to learn more about your parent's drug use 
 
Visit the National Association for Children of Alcoholics
 
Visit Alateen
 
Your parent can also seek help by calling SAMHSA at 1-800-662-HELP.
 
 
 
E-MAIL: DURHAMNCTRY@AOL.COM TO LEARN MORE!
 
 
 
 
 
visit girlshealth.gov
 
 
 
  
 
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