Menendez Foundation - Leading Prevention Eduation

Program Type: Resources - Information or materials that might help develop a program/project in a community but can not be defined as a Best Practice, Promising Practice, or Local Effort.

Description:
TGFD is a school-based prevention program that aims to reduce the intention of middle and high school students to use alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs. The program is designed to develop: (1) personal and interpersonal skills relating to alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs (2) appropriate attitudes towards alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug use (3) knowledge of negative consequences (4) positive peer norms. The program also encourages students to bond with pro-social peers.

Age Group(s):
Children, Adolescents

Site Type(s):
School

Health Indicator(s):
Excessive Alcohol Consumption , Health Education , Mental Health , Substance Abuse , Tobacco Use

Service Area:
Nashville

Keyword(s):

URL: http://www.mendezfoundation.org

Name: Susan K. Chase
Site or Location Name: Too Good for Drugs (TGFD)
Address:
601 S. Magnolia Avenue
Tampa, FL 33606
Email:
Phone: (800) 750-0986