Presentations
The Following Presentations Are Free Of Charge
Special presentations may also be requested, but not limited to: Tobacco, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month, Prom/Graduation season, and teacher in-service days. Presentations are customizable based on each school, agency, or community needs.
Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug & Alcohol Commission also provides FREE educational materials for teachers to use during drug, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling lessons upon request.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) awareness program is a comprehensive, school-based curriculum that address many important topics for students beyond FASD and what can happen to human development when a pregnant woman drinks alcohol. It teaches about the overall effects that alcohol can have on the body, why some people who drink alcohol become addicted while others do not, and acceptance of all people regardless of individual capabilities or disabilities.
Suggested Schedule:
1 Classroom Session
Grades:
7th – 12th Grades
Fentanyl: Fake Pills That can Kill
Fentanyl: Fake Pills That Can Kill is an interactive PowerPoint presentation that discusses how fentanyl affects our bodies and the rise in popularity of fentanyl laced counterfeit pills. Students will also learn what influences people to use substances, signs of opioid overdose, and what resources are available.
Suggested Schedule:
1 Classroom Session
Grades:
9th – 12th Grades
No Shame Education Program
The No Shame Education Program is a fundamental presentation on substance addiction and mental health that is universal, innovative, and evidence-informed. The program explains the impact of addiction, relation of substance use and mental health, breakdowns myths and perceived attitudes about getting help, and aims to end stigma. Upon completion of the program, students can take the No Shame Pledge to stop stigma.
Suggested Schedule:
1 Classroom Session
Grades:
6th – 12th Grades
Gambling in Gaming Prevention Program
A first of it’s kind, the Gambling in Gaming Prevention Program is an evidence informed program developed by Dr. Stephanie Diez-Morel that examines the impact of how gambling in gaming and the internet affect youth. This prevention curriculum uses a trauma informed teaching and learning approach and emphasizes social emotional learning to engage youth.
Suggested Schedule:
1 Classroom Session
Grades:
6th – 12th Grades
Escape the Vape
The Council on Chemical Abuse developed and designed Escape the Vape as a supplemental prevention program to assist counties in combating the current youth vaping epidemic. Each lesson contains specific learning objectives including an important prevention skill needed to assist students in avoiding the use of nicotine and other harmful substances. Furthermore, Escape the Vape encourages students to practice critical thinking skills which are vital to assisting with independent decision making.
Suggested Schedule:
1 Classroom Session
Grades:
3rd – 8th Grades
Weeding Things Out: The Truth About Marijuana
Weeding Things Out: The Truth About Marijuana is a program that helps younger students develop a fundamental understanding of what addiction is, difference between drugs and medication, difference between adult use and use by young people, basics of marijuana, and harmful effects.
Suggested Schedule:
1 Classroom Session
Grades:
5th – 6th Grades
Why Athletes Don’t Smoke
Why Athletes Don’t Smoke is a tobacco prevention program using sporting equipment to discuss why athletes of all kinds, from skateboarders to dancers to basketball players, should say no to tobacco and how tobacco can affect the body.
Suggested Schedule:
1 Classroom Session
Grades:
1st – 3rd Grades
Why Animals Don’t Smoke
Why Animals Don’t Smoke is a tobacco prevention program using storyboards and animal puppets to reinforce with children the dangers of tobacco and its effect on the body.
Suggested Schedule:
1 Classroom Session
Grades:
PreK – 1st Grades
What Do You Consider Lethal
Reckless and distracted driving is the #1 killer of teens in America. What Do You Consider Lethal from Impact Teen Drivers, is aimed at reducing these preventable deaths. What Do You Consider Lethal is a high-energy interactive presentation bringing the facts about reckless and distracted driving to teens using innovative videos, materials, and curriculum, and encourages teens to take the lead in peer-to-peer messaging.
Suggested Schedule:
1 Classroom Session
Grades:
9th – 12th Grades
Gateway Drugs: Tobacco, Vaping, Alcohol, Marijuana
Gateway Drugs is a Power Point presentation providing basic education and understanding about: alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, vaping, addiction, treatment, recovery, and teaches resiliency through education about peer pressure refusal skills.
Suggested Schedule:
1 Classroom Session
Grades:
6th – 8th Grades
MADD
MADD Power of Youth discusses the dangers of underage drinking and gives helpful tips for teens. This engaging presentation addresses factors that can lead teens to drink underage, the health risks, how to resist peer pressure, and empower them to make the right choices.
Suggested Schedule:
1 Classroom Session
Grades:
7th – 12th Grades
Vaping Awareness
Vaping has grown in popularity with the rise of vape pens and e-cigarettes, especially among teenagers. There is a growing body of evidence indicating that the chemicals in these products are dangerous. This presenation is designed to educate individuals about vaping trends, risks, types of devices, consequences, and support resources. This presentation has two versions.
Suggested Schedule:
1 Classroom Session
Grades:
4th – 12th Grades
Adult Presentation:
Parents, guardians, grandparents, school staff, child services staff, and healthcare personnel.
Red Ribbon Week
National Family Partnership provides drug awareness by sponsoring the National Red Ribbon Week Campaign. Armstrong Indiana Clarion Drug & Alcohol Commission is available for presentations, student activities, informational vendor tables, and can provide Red Ribbon Week Campaign promotional items upon request.
Suggested Schedule:
3rd Week of October
Grades:
Kindergarten – 12th Grades
Schedule Suggestion:
Please be considerate during the month of October and schedule programs in advance. October is a very busy month for AICDAC Prevention Department and schedules fill up quickly for Red Ribbon Week.
Teen Scene
Teen Scene is a program designed to educate adults who care for youth by discussing signs and symptoms of substance use, which includes a display of more than 50 objects to look for in a teenager’s bedroom that may be hidden in plain sight. It also discusses current drug trends and help resources.
Suggested Schedule:
1 Classroom Session
Audience:
Parents, guardians, grandparents, school staff, child services staff, and healthcare personnel. Youth are not permitted.
Had I Only Known
Had I Only Known is Power Point presentation designed to educate adults about the latest community, state, and national drug trends and can be tailored to certain types of drugs discussed upon request. Education about signs and symptoms of drug use, as well as, treatment and support resources are provided.
Suggested Schedule:
1-1.5 Hour Session
Audience:
Parents, guardians, grandparents, school staff, child services staff, and healthcare personnel. Children are not permitted.
Project Sticker Shock
Project Sticker Shock is designed to raise public awareness of the law and to reduce/eliminate access to alcohol by minors. Students place stickers on cases of alcohol at local beer distributors bearing messages about underage drinking and providing alcohol to minors. A law enforcement officer from the community will be present.
Suggested Schedule:
1 session during homecoming, prom, and graduation season. The campaign takes place at a local beer distributor and may be during or after school hours.
Audience:
9th-12th grades of up to 15 kids. A school advisor must attend.
Alcohol or Marijuana Simulation Program
It can be challenging to gauge how impaired someone is when under the influence of alcohol or marijuana. The Simulation Program delivers an eye-opening experience showing sober participants the consequences of driving under the influence. The program is a safe way to learn the vital lesson that substances dramatically impair a person ‘s balance, vision, reaction time, and judgment.
*Go cart available upon special request
Suggested Schedule:
1 session
Audience:
9th-12th grades