We know teens are powerful. But teens with the right information are unstoppable. The experts at Hazelden Betty Ford are proud to share the first-ever What Teens Need to Know video-based program. Founded on interactive, evidence-based strategies, this curriculum uses the power of social norming to spark positive discussions around shared healthy behaviors and attitudes regarding addictive substances including Alcohol, Cannabis, Club Drugs, Cocaine, Hallucinogens, Inhalants, Methamphetamine, Nicotine and Vaping, and Opioids.

What Teens Need to Know empowers students age 12 to 18 to make informed decisions based on facts and not assumptions about peers, social media glamorization or misleading advertisements. Combining interviews with expert counselors plus teens who have found recovery and today's latest science behind substances and the disease of addiction, the program is designed to quickly connect with teens for a lasting, meaningful impact.

To facilitate this program, you do not need previous or specialized substance knowledge. Whether you're using this for educational, community group, individual or group, treatment, correction, or other therapeutic purposes, What Teens Need to Know is a comprehensive, accessible and easy-to-use program.

 

Addictive Substances Program Overview

With customizability and flexibility at top of mind, the easy-to-navigate menu allows facilitators the ability to pick and choose the individual topics and 5-7 minute segments that best work for them and their situation. The video-program can be used as individual segments, combined with other segments, or used to complement existing programs and curricula..

 

Alcohol

Video segments (5-7 minutes each):

• Alcohol Defined
• A Brief History of Alcohol
• Substance Use Disorder
• Binge Drinking
• Sexual Assault and Addictive Substances
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
• Stigma
• Prevention
• Getting Help

Cannabis

Video segments (5-7 minutes each):

• Cannabis Defined
• A Brief History of Cannabis
• Cannabis Delivery Systems
• Cannabis Delivery Systems—Vaping
• Substance Use Disorder
• Sexual Assault and Addictive Substances
• Stigma
• Prevention
• Getting Help

Nicotine and Vaping

Video segments (5-7 minutes each):

• Nicotine Defined
• A Brief History of Nicotine
• Nicotine Delivery Systems
• Nicotine Delivery Systems—Vaping
• Substance Use Disorder
• Sexual Assault and Addictive Substances
• Stigma
• Prevention
• Getting Help

Opioids

Video segments (5-7 minutes each):

• Opioids Defined
• A Brief History of Opioids
• Substance Use Disorder
• Overdose and Withdrawal
• Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
• Sexual Assault and Addictive Substances
• Stigma
• Prevention
• Getting Help

Download the Scope and Sequence for more information.

Curriculum includes three DVDs and a flash drive with corresponding print material, including ten individual facilitator guides, quick start guides with discussion questions and answers, and fact sheets for teens.

Suggested Products to Use with What Teens Need to Know

• Teen Intervene
• The Matrix Model
• Marijuana Brief Intervention