Substance Use Resources
Adolescent substance use and related behaviors create barriers to successful learning and healthy lifestyles. It leads to increased risky behavior, chronic absences and changes in the developing brain that can lead to addiction. Teens that use substances have more strained family relationships and increased mental health challenges.
To mitigate its impact on student learning, we strive to strengthen protective factors and minimize risk factors that contribute to substance use. We do this through relationship building, rigorous academic programs, community partnerships, social emotional learning, age-appropriate prevention lessons, mental health support, early intervention/alternative to suspension programs and referral services.
Check out the links to resources below.
For Students
For Parents
Skill Building Course Addressing Teen Substance Use
Stepping In When Your Child Is Using Substances
A Parent's Guide to Teen Parties
Partnership to End Addiction -Marijuana Resource Center
What You Need to Know and How to Talk to Your Kids About Vaping Guide
Vaping Education & Prevention - FDA
Parent Page - National Institute on Drug Abuse
Alcohol; What Families Need to Know to Help Protect Young People
Talk It Out NC (Underage Drinking Prevention Resource)
When Opioid Pain Relievers Are Prescribed For Your Child: What You Should Know
Up and Away - Household Medicine Safety Tips
Lock Your Meds - Information, resources and tips for medicine safety
For Schools / Teachers
Getting Candid - Framing the Conversation Around Youth Substance Use Prevention
Safety First - High School Comprehensive Drug Education and Intervention Curriculum Lessons
Natural High - Substance abuse education resources
Empower Vape-Free Youth Campaign - Materials and resources for school-wide prevention
You and Me, Together Vape-Free / Curriculum for Elementary, Middle and High School
Fentanyl Overdose Prevention Resources - Stanford Medicine REACH Lab
Contact Us
Kimberly Fields, LCAS
fieldsk2@gcsnc.com
Substance Abuse Teacher Lead
(336) 621-4044
Joyce Williams
williaj5@gcsnc.com
ASAP Lead Teacher, Greensboro
(336) 621-4001
Cassandra Ward
wardc6@gcsnc.com
ASAP Lead Teacher, High Point
(336) 878-5380
Shirley Simpson
simpsos4@gcsnc.com
ASAP Teacher Assistant