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Alcohol, Tobacco Other Drugs-Violence (ATOD-V)
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Alcohol, Tobacco Other Drugs-Violence (ATOD-V)
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs are topics directly linked to a comprehensive k-12 health education program as well as a component of the school requirements specified in the federal, NCLB Title IV - Safe and Drug Free School program. Research supports teaching youth skills that will help them abstain from using drugs, pre-K through college. Decreased use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs is directly related to:
- An increase in attendance
- An increase in academic achievement
- A greater connection to school and family
| Family Guide to Prevent Underage Drinking | |
| The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has published a family guide for preventing underage alcohol use | |
| Minnesota Tobacco-Free Sports Posters Available | |
| Tobacco-Free Youth Recreation (TFYR), the Minnesota Department of Health, and the Minnesota Prevention Resource Center (MPRC) have partnered to make tobacco-free sports posters available to Minnesota residents for FREE! | |
Tobacco Use Related to Violence and Delinquency
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| Find six briefings on youth tobacco related to other health risk behaviors, academic issues and social conditions based on 50,000 ninth graders in MSS 2001 | |