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Substance Abuse Prevention Project

Mission:
The primary goal of the Substance Abuse Prevention Project (SAPP) is to support students and staff in the development of healthy lifestyles. SAPP is committed to the belief that substance abuse and other maladaptive behaviors in our society are serious problems with far-reaching implications for individuals, families, and communities. SAPP's activities are designed to promote mental, social, and physical health in the individual, thus preventing violence and the use of alcohol or other drugs. SAPP's approach is based on the following beliefs...

Local schools solve local problems
Teams are more powerful than individuals in solving problems
People support what they help create
Prevention/intervention requires interagency/community collaboration
A complex problem requires a variety of programs for its solution

Substance Abuse Prevention Program Announcements

The Gateway Drug Peer Educators have done a great job this year making numerous presentations in BVSD middle schools. These high school students dedicated much time and effort to provide valuable education and resources to middle school students on gateway drugs. Classroom presentations included information on addiction, peer pressure, and making good decisions.

The SAPP Office will begin recruiting a new group of Gateway Drug Peer Educators in September 2008. Comprehensive training will be offered on a routine and regular basis. This training includes, but is not limited to, interpersonal skills, public speaking, gateway drugs, stages of change, and health content. Interested students can contact Deb Crowell, Assistant Coordinator, at deb.crowell@bvsd.org

Gateway Drug Peer Educators

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