Wellness Series
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Alcohol & Other Drugs
Stress & Anxiety
Healthy Relationships
College Transitions
October 2021
Juniors: “Substance Use: Easy Escape or a Dangerous Path?”
Thanks to the popularity of the Juul, addiction now comes in more flavors and colors than ever before. However, vape pens aren’t the only problem facing underage students. Prescription drugs, alcohol, and cannabis are also frequently used and abused by teens. This two-part presentation seeks to debunk some of the myths about teen drug and alcohol use, while emphasizing the neurobiological science behind addiction and research-based alternatives for dealing with stress and anxiety.
Juniors learn about different addictive substances and how drugs, including popular legal ones such as cannabis and pills, can impact the body. They learn more about the science behind different substances, while also exposing the deceptive marketing techniques behind the rise in teen consumption. At the end of the presentation, students have the knowledge and resources necessary to make positive changes in their own lives and in your school community.
Seniors: “Drugs & Alcohol: Stress-Relieving or Anxiety-Provoking?”
Thanks to the popularity of the Juul, addiction now comes in more flavors and colors than ever before. However, vape pens aren’t the only problem facing underage students. Prescription drugs, alcohol, and cannabis are also frequently used and abused by teens. This two-part presentation seeks to debunk some of the myths about teen drug and alcohol use, while emphasizing the neurobiological science behind addiction and research-based alternatives for dealing with stress and anxiety.
The program for seniors focuses on the psychological impacts of addiction on both the brain and behavior, with a special emphasis on stress. Many students begin using substances as a way of coping with stress, not realizing substance use actually increases anxiety over time. Our presentation digs deeper into popular triggers for teen drug and alcohol use and equips students with tools necessary to choose healthier alternatives.
Parents: May choose either of the two above presentations, tailored for parents.
Expert Presenter Options
Don Grant, PhD – Psychologist, Researcher, and Executive Director of Resolutions Teen Center
Dr. Don Grant is an internationally award-winning media psychologist, speaker, published researcher, and both addiction and healthy digital device management specialist. He is a nationally certified Doctoral Addictions Counselor, Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor IV, and clinician/educator/program trainer. Dr. Grant is Executive Director of Resolutions Teen Center (an intensive adolescent/teen outpatient treatment program in Santa Monica), was recipient of the 2015 American Psychological Association “Early Career Achievement Award,” serves as co-chairman of the American Psychological Association (Division 46) “Device Management & Intelligence” committee and chairman of the Division 46 “Strategic Planning” committee. He received his B.A. with honors from the University of Michigan, MFA from the University of Southern California, and both an MA and Ph.D. in Psychology (with an emphasis in media psychology) from Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara.
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“You are an exceptional educator and authority on bullying, cyber bullying and harassment. Your dedication to eradicate this phenomenon, coupled with your speaking skills allowed you to captivate the audience. You “kept it real “as you creatively wove the audience through a myriad of examples of harassment, the laws that have been written regarding harassment and bullying and preventative ways in which to deal with this serious issue in schools, places of business, etc. Thank you!”
