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Alternate Routes: An Alcohol Diversion Program

 
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Alternate Routes: An Alcohol Diversion Program

by Laura Burney Nissen (Hazelden Foundation, 2002)

 

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Summary:

 

This alcohol diversion program is intended to be an early intervention course for youth who have been referred to the courts because of an alcohol citation.  It is designed to help adolescents think about who they are, what their lives look like, and how they envision their lives in the future.  By working through the sessions, they learn about direction and create a plan for success in the future.  The workbook contains twelve sections and a conclusion geared towards challenging youth to build a map for the future that fits their life.  Sections include:

 

    • Changes: What do you want to change in your life?
    • Identity: What are you all about?  Who do you want to be?
    • Responsibility: Whom do you count on?  Who counts on you?
    • How Alcohol Got You Here: What got you here and what can you do about it?
    • Relationships: To whom are you connected?  Are you satisfied with your relationships?
    • Your Vision: What do you hope for most in your life?
    • Reaching: What positive risks do you need to take to get what you want in life?
    • Spirituality: What is your fuel for living?
    • Justice: What does fairness mean to you?  What have you seen or experienced that is unfair?  What can you do about unfairness?
    • Your Gifts: What is most special about you?
    • Having Fun: How do you let loose and relax?  What are natural highs and how do you get them?
    • Staying Focused: What are your most important commitments?  How do you keep on track?
    • Conclusion—Your Plan for Success: What is your alternate route?

 

 

Why does FASTEN recommend this resource?

 

This workbook is published by the Hazelden Foundation, one of the most respected educators about alcohol use and abuse.  The question format is simple and easy to follow yet can generate productive introspection about the direction a youth’s life is going.  It is flexible and suited for use in a variety of settings, such as detention centers, probation programs, recovery programs, and faith-based intervention programs.
 

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Curriculum Review of Clued In Workbook Series

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Curriculum Review of Clued In Workbook Series

 

By Sarah Barton, Sagamore Institute Faith in Communities, 2004

 

Drugs and alcohol can touch even young children, but children who are educated about drugs and ways to avoid them are far less likely to engage in substance use.  The Clued In Workbook Series is a curriculum designed for children in grades 3 through 6.  Four 32-page workbooks are included in the Clued In series:  Clued in on Alcohol, Clued in on Inhalants, Clued in on Tobacco and Clued in on Marijuana.  A teacher’s resource book contains the philosophy of the program, learning objectives, tips for success, resources, and an answer key for the activities. 

 

The Clued In workbooks use a detective motif to encourage students to think about what drugs can do to them by “uncovering the drugs’ darkest secrets.”  They include puzzles, secret codes, mazes and word games to help children learn about drugs and their dangers.  In addition, the activities in the workbooks help children to form healthy opinions about issues regarding drug use. They help the children to learn refusal techniques, build character, and consider the benefits of a drug-free lifestyle.  The illustrations and fun presentation will capture the attention of children while providing them with the knowledge and skills they need to grow up drug-free.

 

The activities are designed to accommodate different skill levels and learning styles--teachers may choose which ones are most appropriate for the children in their classes.  The workbooks present open-ended questions that will stimulate discussion among students and help them to explore new ideas.  In addition, many of the activities can be completed by students working together in small groups.  The teacher’s resource guide provides tips for structuring effective groups.

 

The Clued In series is not a faith-based resource, but is an effective tool that can be used by faith-based prevention practitioners seeking to reach out to young children.  It may be used as a stand-alone resource, or as part of a more comprehensive prevention program.

 

 




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Michael Liimatta's Spiritual Journey

I grew up in an alcoholic family. Both my father and my mother came from alcoholic homes, too. Because I grew up in such a very chaotic home, I was running the streets from an early age.

My first drinking experience was when I was just twelve years old. I was "turned on" to pot at age fourteen, and went to jail twice for selling marijuana, hashish, and LSD, before I was eighteen years old.

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Surviving the Holidays

Submitted by Kansas City MO on Tue, 12/23/2008 - 13:39

For most believers, the holiday season - which includes Christmas and the New Year celebration - is a special time of joy and celebration.  We have a chance to give our thanks to God for all His goodness and a chance to rejoice in the birth of the Savior.  It is also a time to welcome in a new year with all the hope and promise it brings. Yet, we must never forget that for people who are just beginning to walk the road of recovery from addiction to alcohol and drugs, this is an extremely difficult and stressful time.  For several reasons, this time of year means we are very vulnerable to a relapse.

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Three simple ideas to raising better kids

Submitted by an UrbanMinistry Blogger on Sun, 09/28/2008 - 20:18

Three ideas to raising better kids.

 

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Three simple ideas to raising better kids

Submitted by an UrbanMinistry Blogger on Sun, 09/28/2008 - 20:18

Three ideas to raising better kids.

 

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Surviving the Holidays

Submitted by Kansas City MO on Tue, 12/23/2008 - 13:39

For most believers, the holiday season - which includes Christmas and the New Year celebration - is a special time of joy and celebration.  We have a chance to give our thanks to God for all His goodness and a chance to rejoice in the birth of the Savior.  It is also a time to welcome in a new year with all the hope and promise it brings. Yet, we must never forget that for people who are just beginning to walk the road of recovery from addiction to alcohol and drugs, this is an extremely difficult and stressful time.  For several reasons, this time of year means we are very vulnerable to a relapse.

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List of Twelve-Step groups

List of Twelve-Step groups

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Michael Liimatta's Spiritual Journey

I grew up in an alcoholic family. Both my father and my mother came from alcoholic homes, too. Because I grew up in such a very chaotic home, I was running the streets from an early age.

My first drinking experience was when I was just twelve years old. I was "turned on" to pot at age fourteen, and went to jail twice for selling marijuana, hashish, and LSD, before I was eighteen years old.

Read more

Curriculum Review of Clued In Workbook Series

SUBSTANCE ABUSE RESOURCE

Curriculum Review of Clued In Workbook Series

 

By Sarah Barton, Sagamore Institute Faith in Communities, 2004

 

Drugs and alcohol can touch even young children, but children who are educated about drugs and ways to avoid them are far less likely to engage in substance use.  The Clued In Workbook Series is a curriculum designed for children in grades 3 through 6.  Four 32-page workbooks are included in the Clued In series:  Clued in on Alcohol, Clued in on Inhalants, Clued in on Tobacco and Clued in on Marijuana.  A teacher’s resource book contains the philosophy of the program, learning objectives, tips for success, resources, and an answer key for the activities. 

 

The Clued In workbooks use a detective motif to encourage students to think about what drugs can do to them by “uncovering the drugs’ darkest secrets.”  They include puzzles, secret codes, mazes and word games to help children learn about drugs and their dangers.  In addition, the activities in the workbooks help children to form healthy opinions about issues regarding drug use. They help the children to learn refusal techniques, build character, and consider the benefits of a drug-free lifestyle.  The illustrations and fun presentation will capture the attention of children while providing them with the knowledge and skills they need to grow up drug-free.

 

The activities are designed to accommodate different skill levels and learning styles--teachers may choose which ones are most appropriate for the children in their classes.  The workbooks present open-ended questions that will stimulate discussion among students and help them to explore new ideas.  In addition, many of the activities can be completed by students working together in small groups.  The teacher’s resource guide provides tips for structuring effective groups.

 

The Clued In series is not a faith-based resource, but is an effective tool that can be used by faith-based prevention practitioners seeking to reach out to young children.  It may be used as a stand-alone resource, or as part of a more comprehensive prevention program.

 

 




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Alternate Routes: An Alcohol Diversion Program

 
      RECOMMENDED BOOKS  

Alternate Routes: An Alcohol Diversion Program

by Laura Burney Nissen (Hazelden Foundation, 2002)

 

Purchase Now!

Summary:

 

This alcohol diversion program is intended to be an early intervention course for youth who have been referred to the courts because of an alcohol citation.  It is designed to help adolescents think about who they are, what their lives look like, and how they envision their lives in the future.  By working through the sessions, they learn about direction and create a plan for success in the future.  The workbook contains twelve sections and a conclusion geared towards challenging youth to build a map for the future that fits their life.  Sections include:

 

    • Changes: What do you want to change in your life?
    • Identity: What are you all about?  Who do you want to be?
    • Responsibility: Whom do you count on?  Who counts on you?
    • How Alcohol Got You Here: What got you here and what can you do about it?
    • Relationships: To whom are you connected?  Are you satisfied with your relationships?
    • Your Vision: What do you hope for most in your life?
    • Reaching: What positive risks do you need to take to get what you want in life?
    • Spirituality: What is your fuel for living?
    • Justice: What does fairness mean to you?  What have you seen or experienced that is unfair?  What can you do about unfairness?
    • Your Gifts: What is most special about you?
    • Having Fun: How do you let loose and relax?  What are natural highs and how do you get them?
    • Staying Focused: What are your most important commitments?  How do you keep on track?
    • Conclusion—Your Plan for Success: What is your alternate route?

 

 

Why does FASTEN recommend this resource?

 

This workbook is published by the Hazelden Foundation, one of the most respected educators about alcohol use and abuse.  The question format is simple and easy to follow yet can generate productive introspection about the direction a youth’s life is going.  It is flexible and suited for use in a variety of settings, such as detention centers, probation programs, recovery programs, and faith-based intervention programs.
 

Related Articles
Underage Drinking Prevention Strategies
Substance Abuse Prevention Toolkit
Related Books
You Can Make a Difference: Characteristics & Skills of the Effective Prevention Teacher
A Matter of Balance: Personal Strategies for Alcohol and Other Drugs
Related Links
The Search Institute
Casey Life Skills

News
Conference Calendar
Forum
Find Others
Ask a Specialist

 

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