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In the Classroom

In the Classroom. Student with Mom Student has Mom issues. Drug Awareness and Prevention Inc. Our mission is to lessen the demand for illicit drugs through community awareness and prevention education. $193 Billion a Year in the U.S.A. Medical Costs Emergency Room Overdose Rehab treatment.

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In the Classroom

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  1. In the Classroom

  2. Student with MomStudent has Mom issues

  3. Drug Awareness and Prevention Inc. Our mission is to lessen the demand for illicit drugs through community awareness and prevention education.

  4. $193 Billion a Year in the U.S.A. Medical Costs Emergency Room Overdose Rehab treatment Societal Costs Courts, Jails, Police Dangerous streets Child neglect Domestic violence Lost Productivity

  5. An Expensive Habit Addicts /abusers are spending ~ $64 billion for illegal drugs annually.* *ONDCP More than $10 million in drug proceeds seized throughout “Operation Plata Sucia” Photo courtesy of the DEA

  6. What works in Prevention? • SAMHSA & CSAP recognize six key strategies: • Information Dissemination • Prevention Education • Alternatives • Community-based Process • Problem Identification and Referral • Environmental Strategies

  7. Operation: Medicine Cabinet Sept. 29, 2012 10 AM – 2 PM 14,000 pounds collected and destroyed in April 2012 Partners : Ohio Drug Task Forces, DEA, County Boards of Health, Sheriff’s Offices, Local Police Departments, Parent Groups, Community Groups, and Drug Awareness & Prevention

  8. Student with MomPROACTIVE SOLUTIONS Every $1 spent on prevention saves at least $7 in treatment and criminal justice costs. PREVENTION PREVENTION PREVENTION

  9. Who is Eddie Edwards?

  10. REDUCING DEMAND Preventing Drug Abuse in Children and Adolescents In School If possible, school-based prevention programs should be integrated into the school’s academic program…* *Preventing Drug Abuse among Children and Adolescents U.S. Dept. Of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health

  11. Education Strategy PREVENTION EDUCATION ISSUES UNSERVED COMMUNITIES FUNDING CUTS INCONSISTENT

  12. Brain Power by the National Institute on Drug Abuse Free Multi-Media K-12 Science Curriculum

  13. Brain Power Curriculum

  14. Summary of Benefits

  15. Articulation K-12

  16. Pilot Programs

  17. Contact Information Nancy Pommerening 4320 Payne Avenue Cleveland, OH 44103 Phone: 216-432-6620 Email: NEP@DrugAwarenessAndPrevention.org Website: DrugAwarenessAndPrevention.org

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