ADPEP
The Alcohol & Drug Prevention Education Program is a 6 hour/3 session program for 14-20 year-olds that are at-risk for substance abuse/dependence. Designed to give current and accurate information to promote healthy choices, ADPEP covers the cycle of addiction; alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; drug effects on the brain and body; NYS drug & alcohol laws; gambling and other behavioral addictions and the family system. Life Skills such as goal setting, decision making, communication styles, and peer pressure refusal strategies are also covered. Referrals come from self-referrals, parents, schools, PINS Diversion, and the court system. For individuals 21 and over, we offer a shorter 3-hour CTI (Choices and Their Impact) course adapted from the ADPEP curriculum.