Drugs Training Module: 15 year olds

1st session 3 hours

1. Introduction: Crew 2000 and what we do (presentation) Ground rules
2. Drug effects: Uppers, downers and sideways (brainstorm)
   
3. Drug attitudes: Fantasy Island game (pairs or small groups)
   
4. The Law: The differences in classes of drugs (active)
   
5. Confidential Q/A session: Askit Baskit * 1

2nd Session 2.5 hours

Drug facts and fiction:

• Recap on last session: Legal and illegal drugs (presentation)
• Health effects physical, mental & emotional (pairs)
• What people do despite legal and health implications (brainstorm drug trends)
• What impact do drugs have on people, families and communities (small groups)
• Why do people choose to use drugs: pros and cons
• ( guessing game )
• What can be done to lessen the impact of drugs (harm reduction approaches)
• Where can you get help if you or someone you know needs it? * 2
• Loose ends (questions and answer session)

* 1 Recognising that as many as one in six young people live in families where alcohol and other drugs are a problem for at least one member of their family, we want to give the young people the opportunity to be able to ask questions anonymously.

* 2 Resources provided on local services and contact details for substance use agencies and associated organisations.