
Drugs & Alcohol
No matter where you live or how much you try and avoid it, drugs and alcohol are all around us and sometimes just “Saying NO” isn’t enough. With so many new drugs hitting the market, increased access, peer pressure and general curiosity, the potential for substance abuse has skyrocketed. In this section you will learn avoidance techniques, dangers and risks attached to drug/alcohol use, resources if you or someone you know needs addiction support and more.
Drugs & Alcohol
Confidentiality
The Youth Project prides itself on creating a safe, non-judgmental and confidential setting in which students speak freely and can be assured that the stories they share remain private. However, all students are informed that we are a mandated reporting agency, meaning: if we have reasonable suspicion that a child (under the age of 18) has been mistreated, we are required to file a report with the necessary agencies.
We will report when a student shares information on:
Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Harm to Themselves, Sexual Abuse, Neglect, Harm to Others
Confidentiality:
All sessions are confidential. However, we are a mandated reporting agency and if a student expresses a desire to harm himself or others or if there is reason to suspect child abuse or neglect, we are obligated to report to the appropriate agency. ALL STUDENTS are reminded of this before every session.***