Youth Alcohol & Drug Education Group

Youth Alcohol & Drug Education: Building Skills, Protecting Futures

This group provides interactive curriculum and discussion to help youth understand how alcohol and drugs affect the brain and body, explore the impact on relationships and life goals, and develop skills to make safe, healthy choices. This will be led by two licensed therapists with behavioral and SUD clinical and training expertise. This 10-hour program is designed for adolescents (ages 13–21) who were referred for:

• Court or legal requirements

• Managed Intervention Plan (MIP)

• Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

• School/university policies

• Personal insight or prevention

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the effects of alcohol and drugs on the developing brain and body

2. Recognize the legal and social consequences of underage substance use

3. Identify personal values and life goals that guide decision-making

4. Develop refusal skills and strategies for resisting peer/dating pressure

5. Practice healthy coping and communication skills for strong relationships

6. Create a personal plan for staying substance-free and building a positive future

Group Format & Pricing

Track Duration Format Cost

10-Hour Option 5 sessions × 2 hr Live & pre-recorded options $300

Location & Schedule

• Virtual 

• Meets once a week (Time and Date based on sign ups)

Optional Next Step: Parent Session

After participants complete the education hours and receive the completion certificate, their parents are welcome to attend an optional 1-hour session, for an additional $65, to receive guidance on communication and support.