Prevention Priority

Alcohol, Illicit Drugs, Opioids, Prescription Medication and Tobacco

Population of Focus

Middle and high school youth (ages 10-17)

Institute of Medicine Category

Selective, Indicated

Agent of Change

Schools, communities, youth-serving organizations

Intervening Variable

Individual Factors

Summary

At this time, the Department has only approved the use of the Youth Connection curriculum of the Curriculum Based Support Group (CBSG) program. CBSG is a research-based prevention program that is intended for the selective and indicated populations. This program infuses coping, social, and substance misuse prevention components to effectively serve the intended population. The CBSG program has identified five core messages that are threaded throughout the program which are intended to leave a lasting impression on participants involved.

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Curriculum Based Support Group (CBSG) Youth Connection Curriculum