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PRIME for Life®, developed by Prevention Research Institute (PRI), is designed to influence behaviors using a research-based persuasion protocol. There are no scare tactics, no exaggerations, no war stories, and no personal judgment. PRIME for Life emphasizes not only what is said but how it is said.
PRIME for Life® is often used for youth ages 13-20 who already engage in high risk drinking or drug use or who are in a group likely to begin making choices that increase risk for problems. Thousands of young people throughout the country are taught the curriculum through juvenile justice systems, underage DUI programs, court diversion, school student assistance, and similar programs. Some schools teach the curriculum in the middle and high school setting.
3 UNITS – Preventing, Reflecting, Protecting:
Unit 1: Preventing
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What Do I Value?
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Health and Impairment Problems
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Biological Risk Factors
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Choices
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Psychological and Social Influences
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Alcoholism and Drug Addiction
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Body, Brain, Biology
Unit 2: Reflecting
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Self Assessment
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Phases of use
Phase 1 – Low-Risk Choices
Phase 2 – High-Risk Choices
Phase 3 – Psychological Dependence
Phase 4 - Addiction
Unit 3: Protecting
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Protecting What I Value
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Thinking about My Future
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Choices and Outcomes
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Psychological Support
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Planning
Program Participants will learn:
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Does having a family history of alcohol problems increase my risk?
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Why can’t people see it when they have problems with alcohol?
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How do I know when I am making high-risk choices?
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Is marijuana addictive? Can it impair driving ability?
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How can I specifically reduce my risk for problems?
Who uses PFL?
Other states such as Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Kentucky, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Utah use the program statewide for people convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and other drugs. It is also taught statewide in Alaska, Kentucky, and South Dakota.
Scheduled PRIME for Life® Dates:
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September 30 & October 1, 2011
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November 11 & 12, 2011
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January 6 & 7, 2012
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February 24 & 25, 2012
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March 30 & 31, 2012
Programs will be held at:
CESA #4
923 East Garland Street,
West Salem, WI 54669
PRIME for Life® Program Times:
Friday from 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm (Dinner will be provided)
Saturday from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm (Lunch will be provided)
SAMHSA Model Program: http://www.primeforlife.org
Program sponsored by the JAG Recovery Act – Youthful Offender Prevention Initiative Grant
For more information contact:
Rita Von Haden
CESA #4
923 East Garland Street
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-4895 or (800) 514-3075
E-mail: rita@couleecouncil.org
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