Peer Recovery Teen Program

The ZHLC Teen Peer Support Program is a substance use education class geared for children ages 12-17. This twelve-hour program offers education on substance use disorder, the effects of substance use, and how to make healthy choices. This program is facilitated by a peer recovery coach.
Course Agenda
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Week One (3 hours) – Substance Use Disorder
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Define what is substance use disorder
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Progression of substance use
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How to make changes
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Peer Support Meeting (1 hour)
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Week Two (3 hours) – Effects of Substance Use
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Legal
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Personal life
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How drugs work in the brain
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Peer Support Meeting (1 hour)
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Week Three (3 hours) – Drug Classifications and Long-Term Effects
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Drug Classifications
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HIV/AIDS
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Hepatitis A, B, and C
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Peer Support Meeting (1 hour)
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Week Four (3 hours) – Making Healthy Choices
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Activities
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Healthy coping skills
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Resiliency/empowerment/character building
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People
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Places
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Peer Support Meeting (1 hour)
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