D573 Understanding Substance Abuse and Addiction Task 2 Prevention Progran Plan 2025 Western Governors University

D573 Understanding Substance Abuse and
Addiction Task 2 Prevention Progran Plan 2025
Western Governors University




WAM1 — WAM1 Task 2 Prevention
Progran Plan Understanding

Substance Abuse and Addiction —
D403 PRFA — WAM1

Sanantha Hines




Alcoholism

A-
 Botvin LifeSkills Training- evidence-based prevention program for schools

A1-
 Botvin LifeSkills Training is an evidence-based prevention program with
more than 40 years of scientific peer reviewed evidence and is listed as the
top program in the country.
 The targeted audience range is middle school 6-9.

, A1a-
 This program is appropriate for the target audience due to the “facilitated
discussion, structured small group activities, and role-playing scenarios are
used to stimulate participation and promote the acquisition of skills, Program
sessions are highly participatory and interactive.” (Griffin & Botvin, 2020) The
sessions provide an entertaining depiction of the effects and consequences of
alcohol use keeping students engaged and eager to learn,

A2-
 The setting for the class to be taught would be a middle school room, with
materials needed to produce the most effective outcome.