The Current Opioid Epidemic
Integrating Study of Opioid Addiction and Evidence-based Prevention Strategies into Classes Across the Curriculum The Curriculum Infusion of Real Life Issues (CIRLI) is a valuable strategy for bringing study of opioid abuse into classes across the curriculum. Students will be engaged learning about this life issue relevant to their lives. Through CIRLI teachers will be able to incorporate evidence-based prevention strategies into lessons, building student resistance to abuse of opioids and other drugs. Fitting Study of Opioid Abuse into Classes Across the Curriculum
When opioid abuse is studied in a class some students from families with opioid problems may approach teachers and talk about their family’s difficulties. In these cases a teacher can be both empathetic and supportive, referring students to the school’s counselor or social worker. Here CIRLI provides the opportunity to offer needed support to troubled students. Evidence-Based Prevention Strategies When study of opioid addiction is integrated into classes it is important to incorporate evidence-based prevention strategies that build student resistance to opioid and other substance use problems. Evidence-based prevention strategies that can be readily incorporated into classes are described in detail in the Prevention Strategies section of this website. These strategies include:
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Integrate pressing life issues into classes across the curriculum to effectively engage students in learning and support social emotional growth
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No need to come to a training. Download and complete the online workshop at your own pace