The goal of Community Substance Abuse Prevention Presentations is to increase protective factions and decrease risk factors by teaching parents to improve parent-teen communication skills and implement evidence-based strategies in the home. |
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| MEMBERSHIPS / ASSOCIATION AFFILIATES: Burlington Drug & Alcohol Task Force Youth Risk Behavior Survey Consortium MA Partners In Prevention Middlesex Sheriff's Office New York DWI |
| PARENT REVIEWS: "This type of interactive class is so empowering. After talking to my son because of your class, I feel I got my son back a little rather than seeing him continue to drift away. You are a godsend. God Bless You." "Make this program mandatory for parents to attend if you want your child to graduate middle school!" “I want to thank you very much for your informative and interesting series of workshops! I learned so much from them, I just can’t tell you! I will be thinking about your presentations for years to come. Already I can’t stop sharing what I’ve learned with friends that I run into.” “The information about moldable teenagers that we can’t give up on is good news, and important to pass along. That’s how positive change begins. With good communication about solutions to problems that many, many people have.” "Marilyn Belmonte is a wonderful speaker; the program is very informative, well focused, detailed and practical." "Essential for every parent of an adolescent!" "Marilyn Belmonte handled a difficult subject in a responsive manner and gave me an eye opening education on drugs." "Your classes gave me the information and the strength to confront and try to education our older son. More importantly though, this has opened up discussions with our younger children as well and I know I am much more aware now and I believe that gives me some power!" "Definitely look into making attendance to this seminar a requirement that needs to be fulfilled in order for your child to complete middle school and high school." "Bringing this information in a level all parents can understand will save their kids' lives." "Make this course a requirement for parents of athletes and other school sponsored programs." |
| NEW FOR PARENTS! "DRUGS & SCHOOL VIOLENCE: A TICKING TIME BOMB"- School Violence has increased dramatically over the past decade. Threats in school, fighting and cyber-bullying illustrate the tendency towards a more violent generation. Why are teenage girls becoming more physically aggressive? Which drugs have a link to aggression and violence? How can parents prevent the drug abuse and violence? "DRUGS & DROPOUTS: THE FORGOTTEN LINK" - How do drugs and alcohol affect a student's success? Which drugs are most likely to affect a student's GPA? How does underage drinking affect grades? How can parents ensure their teens will reach their greatest potential? "DRUGS, DEPRESSION & SUICIDE: THE DEADLY LINK- Some popular drugs have strong ties to depression. Which drugs should teens stay away from if their is a hereditary factor for depression? How can parents protect their teens from depression and thoughts of suicide? ADULT ONLY WORKSHOPS: APPLAUDD: A Prevention Program Learning About Underage Drinking & Drugs Session #1: Wide Variety of Drugs Session #2: Prescriptions & Over-The-Counter Drugs Session #3: Marijuana Session #4: Underage Drinking, Communication Tips & Strategies to Reduce Substance Abuse "TEEN DRUG ABUSE: CAN YOU READ THE SIGNS?"- Custom designed to address the drug trends in your county/town. What signs should parents look for BEFORE grades drop? "RIGHT UNDER YOUR NOSE: INHALANTS PREVENTION FOR PARENTS" How should parents of elementary through middle school students talk about inhalants and prevent abuse at home? "TURNING OFF THE TAP": UNDERAGE DRINKING & PREVENTION STRATEGIES- The effect of alcohol on the adolescent brain is better understood now. Teaching parents about brain development and alcohol can help change social norm around underage drinking. "GENERATION Rx: DANGER IN OUR MEDICINE CABINET"- The new trend in teen drug abuse is prescription drugs. Young people perceive prescription drugs as safe and legal alternatives to illegal drug use. Many teens are “self-medicating” to improve academic and athletic performance. How can parents prevent Rx abuse? "DOUBLE JEOPARDY: ALCOHOL & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS"- Teens view alcohol and prescription medicines as legal and safe alternatives to illegal highs. But ground-breaking research shows the detrimental effects of alcohol on the developing adolescent brain. Prescription drugs and over-the- counter medications are as addictive and deadly as illegal drugs. "GATEWAY DRUGS: OUR CHILDREN ON THE ROAD TO TROUBLE"- Especially designed for parents of elementary school students. It covers tobacco & alcohol; how the young brain is affected and how they lead to marijuana, over-the-counter medications, inhalants. "DRUG-FACILITATED SEXUAL ASSAULTS: DANCING WITH DANGER"- GHB, Ketamine, Rohypnol and others are easy to attain, cause loss of inhibitions, steal away the victim’s ability to say “no” and cause amnesia. They are often expelled from the body before the victim has any recollection of the assault so recognition training is vital for first responders. PARENT-TEEN WORKSHOPS: "BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS: BRIDGING THE COMMUNICATION GAP ON UNDERAGE DRINKING"- Teach teens and their parents together about the latest research on how alcohol affects the adolescent brain differently than the adult brain. Designed to encourage parent-teen conversation! "MARIJUANA: WEEDING OUT THE FACTS"- Non-political, scientific-based presentation on the effects of marijuana on the brain, grades, driving, depression, suicide and addiction to other drugs. STUDENT PRESENTATIONS: "THE 411 ON DRUGS & ALCOHOL"- Workshop focusing on the consequences of underage drinking and self-medicating with prescription drugs. "WHY 21?"- Alcohol abuse prevention workshop focusing on drinking/driving and binge drinking. "THE 411 ON DRUGS" - Detailed workshop on drugs, includes prescriptions and OTC medications, heroin, cocaine, ecstasy and marijuana. "WHO WILL SAY NO FOR ME?" - 100,000 college students each year are sexually assaulted on college campuses. Raise awareness and teach prevention tools. |
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| Marilyn Grifoni Belmonte Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Program Director, Certified Instructor 781-572-1478 Marilyn@DrugAbuseRecognition.com |
| PROGRAM CALENDAR & FEES (Contact Marilyn to schedule a presentation) |
COMMUNITY PREVENTION PROGRAMS