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Check Yourself
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Teens share detailed stories of addiction and recovery.
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Kids say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this educational site created by the Partnership at Drugfree.org is aimed at older teens with the goal of preventing drug abuse. Teens share their stories of addiction and recovery, which often touch on heavy topics like sexual abuse and self-injury.
What kids can learn
Teens can learn the facts about drugs and alcohol, including how they're used, what they look like, and their short- and long-term effects. In addition to testing their knowledge with quizzes, teens can hear first-person accounts of abuse and addiction and play decision-making games that assess how they'd react to difficult situations. There are plenty of links to other resources for teens who are looking for more information or help. Check Yourself encourages teens to reflect on their feelings and make healthy decisions.
Skills
- Thinking & Reasoning
- Creativity
- Self-Direction
- Emotional Developmentidentifying emotions, moving beyond obstacles, self-awareness
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Responsibility & Ethicslearning from consequences, making wise decisions
- Tech Skills
- Health & Fitnessmental health
What's it about?
CHECK YOURSELF provides a resource for older teens to reflect on their own relationships with drugs and alcohol through quizzes and decision-making games. There are videos and stories from people who've experienced abuse and addiction as well as factual information on different kinds of drugs. Users who register can talk to other teens on message boards.
Is it any good?
CHECK YOURSELF provides helpful resources and information, but it also goes beyond the facts to give teens an up-close look at the consequences of drug abuse and addiction. Teens' cautionary tales drive home the reality of addiction in a way that's more complex and credible than simple "Just Say No" campaigns. The stories are compelling, and the factual information is easy to understand.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Teens may wonder what the line is between use and abuse or addiction, especially when it comes to alcohol. How would you know if you had a problem? Where would you go for help?
Families can talk about finding a trustworthy site. How do you know where to go for accurate information? Why is it better to go to a reliable site than do a search and see what comes up?
What kids can learn
Teens can learn the facts about drugs and alcohol, including how they're used, what they look like, and their short- and long-term effects. In addition to testing their knowledge with quizzes, teens can hear first-person accounts of abuse and addiction and play decision-making games that assess how they'd react to difficult situations. There are plenty of links to other resources for teens who are looking for more information or help. Check Yourself encourages teens to reflect on their feelings and make healthy decisions.
Skills
- Thinking & Reasoning:
- Creativity:
- Self-Direction:
- Emotional Development: identifying emotions, moving beyond obstacles, self-awareness
- Communication:
- Collaboration:
- Responsibility & Ethics: learning from consequences, making wise decisions
- Tech Skills:
- Health & Fitness: mental health
How kids will learn
Much of Check Yourself focuses on getting teens to examine their own relationships with drugs and alcohol. There's a survey that teens fill out and have emailed to them in one, two, or three months to see how their behavior and attitudes have changed. (For example, teens are asked to reflect on their relationship with their parents, their goals, and what drugs they will or won't try.) In addition, hearing stories from users who've had drug problems gives teens insight into the feelings and situations that can lead to abuse and addiction.
How parents can help
- Watch a TV show together or read a book that takes a realistic look at addiction, like the series Intervention or the novel Last Night I Sang to the Monster.
- Talk to your kids about what they're learning in school about drugs and alcohol. Where would they go if they needed more information or advice?
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January 8, 2013
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Fock you buddy
My son was a nice kid, then he read this book. He turned to drugs, started smoking pot, and raped a dead duck. DO NOT READ THIS UNESS YOU LIKE DRUGS AND RAPING DEAD ANIMALS
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