PREVENTURE- AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION TO PREVENTING TEEN SUBSTANCE MISUSE
I’ll be speaking on the topic of Preventure at the Family Education Group at VCU Motivate Clinic. The Preventure Program is an evidence-based school program associated with 30-80% reduction in adolescent substance use. This intervention focuses on teaching teens coping strategies to manage personality traits that predispose them to addiction and associated high risk behaviors. Personality traits that predispose one to addiction include.
- Sensation seeking
- Impulsiveness
- Anxiety Sensitivity
- Hopelessness
In partnership with Beacon Tree Foundation, VCU Institute of Drug & Alcohol Studies and Virginia Recovery Foundation.
About Family Educational Group for Substance Abuse Disorder in Richmond, VA
This is a group focused on educating families on substance abuse disorder (addiction). You will find resources, what to do next and how to use the opioid trainers. These are structured with speakers and topics each week. For anyone with a loved one with an addiction, this is a fantastic group started by area expert, Tom Bannard. More information or to get on the reminder list: recovery@vcu.edu. Meeting times, info and location
Mondays
VCU Motivate Clinic (I will be presenting at this group)
5:30-6:30pm
501 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, at the corner of 2nd and E. Clay Streets. Parking is free in the lot next to the building
Thursdays
Northstar Community
6:30-8:00pm
563 Southlake Blvd, Richmond, VA (Located very close to Chesterfield County)
